ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 309345
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| Date: | Saturday 18 March 2023 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Maule M-4-220C Strata Rocket |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N40635 |
| MSN: | 2153C |
| Year of manufacture: | 1972 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1721 hours |
| Engine model: | Franklin 6H-350-C1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Santa Ynez Airport (SQA/KIZA), Santa Ynez, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Santa Ynez, CA |
| Santa Ynez, CA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, while in a climb on the left crosswind leg of the airport traffic pattern, the engine stopped producing power. He made a left turn toward the airport, activated the electric fuel pump, and changed the fuel selector valve position from the left-wing fuel tank to the right-wing fuel tank. Despite the pilot's attempts, the engine would not restart, and the pilot made a forced landing in a vineyard. The pilot stated that he believes he unported the available fuel in the left tank while in the climbing left-hand turn. The left wing and left elevator were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR23LA131
FAA register: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=40635
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Jun-2023 19:42 | ASN Update Bot | Updated |
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