Preliminary information
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.
Text from the NTSB; a preliminary report can change and names no cause. Open the NTSB docket for WPR25LA174 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 14, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Acampo, California
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
MXL II
- N-number
- N375ME
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1995
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.