SERS · Maule M-4-220C · 1997-06-14 · GUALALA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97LA211
Event ID
20001208X08172
Type
Accident
Date
1997-06-14
Location
GUALALA, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.820404, -123.51081
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Maule
Model
M-4-220C
Registration
N40654
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from tall trees. The weather conditions (low ceiling and fog) were related factors.