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March 28, 1993 · Maule M-5-210C · N51600
Panacea, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Panacea, FL
Aircraft
Maule M-5-210C
Tail Number
N51600
Operator
Philyaw Jerry D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA093
THE PLT STATED THAT 50-FOOT-TALL TREES BORDER BOTH SIDES OF THE RWY. WHILE ON SHORT FINAL, AFTER DESCENDING BELOW THE TREETOPS, THE DESCENT INCREASED. HE APPLIED POWER, BUT THE ACFT LANDED HARD.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQAUTE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE DOWNDRAFT WAS A FACTOR.
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THE PLT STATED THAT 50-FOOT-TALL TREES BORDER BOTH SIDES OF THE RWY. WHILE ON SHORT FINAL, AFTER DESCENDING BELOW THE TREETOPS, THE DESCENT INCREASED. HE APPLIED POWER, BUT THE ACFT LANDED HARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EST
Nearest AirportWakulla County (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2880 ft
Runway Width170 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-5-210C
Tail NumberN51600
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhilyaw Jerry D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360D · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC