No fatalities
7 Nov 2021: MAULE M-4-220C — Ridgeway, VA
On 7 Nov 2021, a MAULE M-4-220C was involved in an aviation accident near Ridgeway, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotFluid managementFluid levelInadequate inspection