N615SD is a Maule M-4-220C. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Franklin 6A-350-C1 rated at 220 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Sterling, AK. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 1971. It has been registered to its current owner since Jan 2021. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
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The pilot stated that he did not use a preflight checklist, and as a result, he did not turn the fuel selector valve to the "ON" position. During the initial climb, the engine lost power, and the airplane impacted terrain, receiving substantial damage to both wings. The pilot said that the accident could have been prevented through the use of a preflight checklist.
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