Amateur-built MXL II accident near Acampo, California, June 14, 2025
On June 14, 2025 at about 10:00 pm local time, a 1995 amateur-built MXL II, registered N375ME, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Acampo, California. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 14, 2025 · about 10:00 pm local time
- Place
- Acampo, California · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built MXL II, built 1995
- Registration
- N375ME · no longer on the register · serial 428
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 14, 2025, about 1511 Pacific daylight time, an experimental MXL II, N375ME, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Acampo, California. The pilot was uninjured, and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he departed from Lodi Airport (103), Lodi, California with about 12 gallons of total fuel. About 10 minutes into the flight, while in cruise flight, the engine started to run rough and seconds after, the engine had a total loss of engine power. The pilot initiated a left turn for a forced landing on a nearby road. During the off-airport landing, the plane collided with trees and came to rest upright against the base of a tree near a river. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that both wings were substantially damaged. The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,284.6 hours
- Last inspection: condition inspection, December 22, 2024; 20 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,200 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: 1O3 Lodi CA
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 280° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 86°F (30°C), dew point 43°F (6°C)
- Altimeter: 29.93 inHg
- Observation at 2:55 pm from KSCK, 18 miles away
Weather report (METAR): KSCK 142155Z 28007KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP134 T03000061
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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