# NTSB Accident LAX97LA211
> **Maule M-4-220C** · 1997-06-14 · GUALALA, CA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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