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April 19, 1997 · Maule MX-7-180 · N5666N

Lakeville, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 1997
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Lakeville, MN
Aircraft
Maule MX-7-180
Tail Number
N5666N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI97LA107

During the pilot's second touch and go landing, he held right aileron input to compensate for a light crosswind. After touchdown the right wing began to rise and the pilot was unable to maintain control of the airplane which veered off the runway and ground looped.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On April 19, 1997, at 0901 central daylight time (cdt), a Maule MX-7-180, N5666N, was destroyed following a loss of control during a touch and go takeoff roll on runway 29 (4,077' x 75' dry/asphalt), at the Minneapolis Airlake Airport, Lakeville, Minnesota. The airline transport pilot reported no injuries and the passenger reported minor injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The local flight originated at 0855 cdt. According to the pilot's written statement, after takeoff, he stayed in the traffic pattern to do some touch and go's. The pilot stated, "I made a normal approach, and a normal 3-point type landing, slightly right wing low to compensate for the light crosswind, and holding right aileron after touchdown. During the rollout the right wing began to rise. I applied full control input, but was unable to regain control of the aircraft, which went off the left side of the runway. The aircraft was spun around counter clockwise, coming to rest level and right side up."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:01 CDT
Nearest AirportMinneapolis Airlake (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4077 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule MX-7-180
Tail NumberN5666N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C1F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:58
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data