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April 30, 1993 · Maule M5 · N5644D
Green Bay, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Green Bay, WI
Aircraft
Maule M5
Tail Number
N5644D
Operator
Sperber Eugene J Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA155
THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF FROM RUNWAY 36 WITH A WESTERLY CROSSWIND. SHORTLY AFTER LIFTOFF, THE AIRPLANE SETTLED BACK ON THE SOFT, WET, RUNWAY. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED OFF THE EAST SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. NO PREACCIDENT MECHANICAL ANOMALIES WITH THE AIRPLANE WERE CLAIMED OR DISCOVERED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF FROM RUNWAY 36 WITH A WESTERLY CROSSWIND. SHORTLY AFTER LIFTOFF, THE AIRPLANE SETTLED BACK ON THE SOFT, WET, RUNWAY. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED OFF THE EAST SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. NO PREACCIDENT MECHANICAL ANOMALIES WITH THE AIRPLANE WERE CLAIMED OR DISCOVERED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest AirportAntonneau (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M5
Tail NumberN5644D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSperber Eugene J Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C1F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC