# NTSB Accident LAX00FA230
> **Maule M4-210C** · 2000-06-16 · WILLOWS, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX00FA230
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21254
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-06-16
- **Location:** WILLOWS, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.50024, -122.279907
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Maule
- **Model:** M4-210C
- **Registration:** N377BC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in steep turns at low altitude in gusty and strong tailwind conditions, which lead to a wind shear encounter and a stall/spin.  A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to looking at antelope on the ground, and, his decision to attempt the steep turns at low altitude.

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