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April 20, 1998 · Maule MXT-7-108A · N327PF
Orland, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Orland, IN
Aircraft
Maule MXT-7-108A
Tail Number
N327PF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA133
The pilot reported that the airplane bounced twice while he was landing on a private airstrip. After the second bounce, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
On April 20, 1998, at 1900 eastern daylight time, a Maule MXT-7- 108A, N327PF, operated by a private pilot nosed over following a loss of control while landing on a private airstrip in Orland, Indiana. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from the same private airstrip. The pilot reported that while landing to the east the airplane bounced twice. The nose gear collapsed after the second bounce and the airplane nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule MXT-7-108A
Tail NumberN327PF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C4F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO