MAULE M-4-220C
Santa Ynez, CA — March 18, 2023
Event Information
| Date | March 18, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA131 |
| Event ID | 20230320106915 |
| Location | Santa Ynez, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.60000, -120.08000 |
| Airport | Santa Ynez Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
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.