Summary
On March 18, 2023, a Maule M-4-220C (N40635) was involved in an accident near Santa Ynez, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA131. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N40635.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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