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April 10, 1996 · Maule M-5 · N725V
Plains, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 1996
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Plains, GA
Aircraft
Maule M-5
Tail Number
N725V
Operator
Robert D Campbell
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA111
The pilot stated he was making a straight-in approach for landing. The approach was steep and fast. The airplane touched down long and bounced. He realized he had insufficient runway remaining to make a go-around and went off the end of the runway. The airplane collided with trees and a garage.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot misjudging distance and speed during the approach, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing.
Full Narrative
On April 9, 1996, about 2014 eastern daylight time, a Maule M-5, N725V, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, overshot the runway and crashed in the vicinity of Plains, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot and one passenger reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Americus, Georgia, about 15 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he was landing to the west at a private airfield. His approach was steep and fast. The airplane touched down long and bounced. He realized he had insufficient runway remaining to make a go-around and went off the end of the runway. The airplane collided with trees and a garage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:14 EDT
Nearest AirportPlains Downtown (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-5
Tail NumberN725V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert D Campbell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AE2A · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 23 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC