NONE · AkroTech Aviation Giles G-202 · 2023-05-02 · Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR23LA176
Event ID
20230504107309
Type
Accident
Date
2023-05-02
Location
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.426191, -119.84149
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
AkroTech Aviation
Model
Giles G-202
Registration
C-GXGS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A fire that resulted from venting fuel coming into contact with hot exhaust surfaces or exhaust gases. Contributing to the fire was the design and location of the main tank fuel vent.