No fatalities
18 Mar 2023: MAULE M-4-220C — HARTMANN PETER C — Santa Ynez, CA
On 18 Mar 2023, a MAULE M-4-220C operated by HARTMANN PETER C was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Ynez, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. 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 inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotFluid management