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April 8, 1992 · Maule M-7-235 · N92088
Garnavillo, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Garnavillo, IA
Aircraft
Maule M-7-235
Tail Number
N92088
Operator
Tim Mccandless
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA124
A TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED DURING TAKEOFF FROM A GRAVEL ROAD. THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED A MAIN GEAR HIT A BUMP NEAR LIFTOFF SPEED, AND HE LOST CONTROL. THE PILOT CHECKED OUT IN TYPE A YEAR EARLIER ON A ONE HOUR FLIGHT AND HAD ABOUT TWO HOURS IN TYPE SINCE THEN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN AIRCRAFT TYPE.
Full Narrative
A TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED DURING TAKEOFF FROM A GRAVEL ROAD. THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED A MAIN GEAR HIT A BUMP NEAR LIFTOFF SPEED, AND HE LOST CONTROL. THE PILOT CHECKED OUT IN TYPE A YEAR EARLIER ON A ONE HOUR FLIGHT AND HAD ABOUT TWO HOURS IN TYPE SINCE THEN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-7-235
Tail NumberN92088
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTim Mccandless
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-JIA5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 9500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC