# NTSB Accident LAX02LA160
> **Mulligan RV4** · 2002-05-12 · Santa Ynez, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX02LA160
- **Event ID:** 20020515X00679
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-05-12
- **Location:** Santa Ynez, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.64072, -120.020271
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mulligan
- **Model:** RV4
- **Registration:** N6579B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in a stall/mush.  The gusting winds, recent purchase of airplane, and premature raising of the flaps were factors.

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