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September 16, 2000 · Maule M-7-235C · N4255P

Collbran, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Collbran, CO
Aircraft
Maule M-7-235C
Tail Number
N4255P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN00LA173

The pilot made two low passes over the east-west runway, one in each direction. The third pass was made to the east at an approach speed of 65 mph, using 40 degrees of flaps. The airplane stalled 4 to 6 feet above, and 100 to 200 feet down, the 900-foot long runway. The airplane contacted the left side of the runway in a 3-point attitude. The left main gear went through tall grass and into a small ditch. Full power was applied to abort the landing. The pilot turned the airplane 40 degrees to the right in an attempt to avoid a juniper tree at the end of the runway, but the left wing struck its branches, damaging the outer one-third of the wing leading edge. The airplane went through a barbed wire fence, across a gravel road, then went through another barbed wire fence before coming to a halt in a field.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare and roll. Factors were the tree and fences.

Full Narrative

On September 16, 2000, approximately 0900 mountain daylight time, a Maule M-7-235C, N4255P, registered to Colorado Pathology Services, Inc., was substantially damaged during an aborted landing at a private airstrip at Collbran, Colorado. The commercial pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at Grand Junction, Colorado, at 0830. According to the pilot's accident report, he made two low passes over the east-west runway, one in each direction. The third pass was made to the east at an approach speed of 65 mph, using 40 degrees of flaps. The airplane stalled 4 to 6 feet above, and 100 to 200 feet down, the 900-foot long runway. The airplane contacted the left side of the runway in a 3-point attitude. The left main gear went through tall grass and into a small ditch. Full power was applied in an attempt to abort the landing. The pilot turned the airplane 40 degrees to the right to avoid a juniper tree at the end of the runway, but the left wing struck its branches, damaging the outer one-third of the wing leading edge. The airplane went through a barbed wire fence, across a gravel road, then went through another barbed wire fence before coming to a halt in a field.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 MDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length900 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M-7-235C
Tail NumberN4255P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-W1A5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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