Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA176
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Event ID
20230504107309
Coordinates
34.426191, -119.841490
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
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.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
Giles G-202
No. of Engines
1
FAA Model
G202
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MKT Aerobatics Ltd.
Address
286 Ramsay Rd.
City
London
State / Zip Code
Ontario N6G1N-6
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# WPR23LA176