QUICKSILVER AERONAUTICS LLC L-S2S
Geyserville, CA — February 17, 2025
Event Information
| Date | February 17, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA095 |
| Event ID | 20250218199721 |
| Location | Geyserville, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.71781, -122.88706 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | QUICKSILVER AERONAUTICS LLC |
| Model | L-S2S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to secure the coolant cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to overheating and a subsequent forced landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.