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September 2, 1995 · Maule M5-210C · N51566
Westcliffe, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Westcliffe, CO
Aircraft
Maule M5-210C
Tail Number
N51566
Operator
Richard C Hepworth
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA378
WHILE TAXIING TO PARKING, FOLLOWING LANDING, THE PILOT TURNED SHORT OF HIS ROUTE AND THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE TAXIWAY INTO A DITCH. THE PILOT HAD 6 HOURS TOTAL TIME IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL AIRCRAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING TAXI. A FACTOR WAS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MAKE AND MODEL AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
On September 2, 1995, at 1330 mountain daylight time, a Maule M5-210C, N51566, struck a ditch during taxi at Silver West Airport, West Cliffe, Colorado. The private pilot was not injured and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this Title 14 CFR Part 91 flight. No flight plan was filed. The aircraft was taxiing to the ramp following landing when the accident occurred. According to the pilot he turned too short and went off the taxiway into a ditch. The pilot operator report provided information that the pilot had six hours total time in this make and model of aircraft prior to the accident flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSilver West (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M5-210C
Tail NumberN51566
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard C Hepworth
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-D · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC