2 fatal · LIBERTY AEROSPACE INCORPORATED XL-2 · 2014-06-10 · Merritt Island, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA14FA282
Event ID
20140609X22015
Type
Accident
Date
2014-06-10
Location
Merritt Island, FL, USA
Coordinates
28.368055, -80.6875
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
LIBERTY AEROSPACE INCORPORATED
Model
XL-2
Registration
N516XL
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined by the postaccident examination, which was limited due to impact damage.