# NTSB Accident ERA14FA282
> **LIBERTY AEROSPACE INCORPORATED XL-2** · 2014-06-10 · Merritt Island, FL, USA · FATL
## 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.

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