Pilot Debrief

MAULE M-4-220C near Sterling, AK — 2012-05-13

Final reportANC12CA047
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Date
2012-05-13
Location
Sterling, AK, USA
Aircraft
MAULE M-4-220C
Registration
N615SD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to use a preflight checklist and subsequent failure to turn on the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he did not use a preflight checklist, and, as a result, he did not turn the fuel selector valve to the "ON" position. During the initial climb, the engine lost power, and the airplane impacted terrain, sustaining substantial damage to both wings. The pilot said that the accident could have been prevented if he had used a preflight checklist.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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