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April 21, 1995 · Maule M-7-235 · N202GT

Mount Sterling, KY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Mount Sterling, KY
Aircraft
Maule M-7-235
Tail Number
N202GT
Operator
Doug Poole
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO95LA049

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE OVERFLEW THE AIRPORT TO CHECK THE WINDSOCK, AND HE ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR RUNWAY 21. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN NORMALLY, THEN THE RIGHT WING '...CAME UP ABRUPTLY.' THE PILOT STATED THAT HE APPLIED RIGHT AILERON, RIGHT RUDDER AND FULL POWER TO COMPENSATE. THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND THE LEFT WING IMPACTED THE GROUND. THERE WERE SEVERAL WITNESSES WHO REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE NOR CLAIM OF PREIMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. The gusty, crosswind condition and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition were factors.

Full Narrative

On April 21, 1995, at 1430 eastern daylight time, N202GT, a Maule M-7-235, sustained substantial damage when it veered off the runway during the landing roll at Mount Sterling Airport, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. The certificated private pilot and the two passengers received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91 and originated in Danville, Alabama. The final destination was Jamestown, Ohio. The pilot reported that he overflew the airport and checked the wind sock before landing. According to the pilot, during the landing roll the right wing came up abruptly. He stated that he responded by applying right aileron, right rudder, and full power. Despite his efforts, the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and ground looped. According to an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector, witnesses reported that the wind was gusting to 20 knots at the time of the accident. The FAA Inspector stated he examined the airplane after the accident and there was no evidence of mechanical malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMt. Sterling- Montgomery (0nm SSW)
Runway21
Runway Length4810 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M-7-235
Tail NumberN202GT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDoug Poole
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B4B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 13 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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