Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 18, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA131
Location
Santa Ynez, CA
Event ID
20230320106915
Coordinates
34.600000, -120.080000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
M-4-220C
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-4-220C
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
YUAN ANDREW W
Address
22987 ESPADA DR
City
SALINAS
State / Zip Code
CA 93908-1014
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA131