MAULE M-4-220C
Ridgeway, VA — November 7, 2021
Event Information
| Date | November 7, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA052 |
| Event ID | 20211109104220 |
| Location | Ridgeway, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.58101, -79.87811 |
| Airport | PACE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M-4-220C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
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.