AkroTech Aviation Giles G-202
Santa Barbara, CA — May 2, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 2, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA176 |
| Event ID | 20230504107309 |
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.42619, -119.84149 |
| Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal Airpor |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AkroTech Aviation |
| Model | Giles G-202 |
| 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
A fire that resulted from venting fuel coming into contact with hot exhaust surfaces or exhaust gases. Contributing to the fire was the design and location of the main tank fuel vent.
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.