# NTSB Accident WPR12LA246
> **BEECH B36TC** · 2012-05-27 · Santa Ynez, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR12LA246
- **Event ID:** 20120605X34541
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-05-27
- **Location:** Santa Ynez, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.598331, -120.082221
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** B36TC
- **Registration:** N8234M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, his failure to properly diagnose the loss of engine power, and his failure to follow the appropriate emergency procedures.

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