# NTSB Accident IAD00LA042
> **Maule M-4-220C** · 2000-05-15 · GETTYSBURG, PA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD00LA042
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21019
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-05-15
- **Location:** GETTYSBURG, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.830532, -77.230438
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Maule
- **Model:** M-4-220C
- **Registration:** N91480
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the fuel strainer valve being left in the open position.

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