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July 17, 1990 · Maule M-4-220C · N40643
Klamath Falls, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Klamath Falls, OR
Aircraft
Maule M-4-220C
Tail Number
N40643
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA90LA151
THE PILOT OF THE TAILWHEEL EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND LOOP.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN A GROUND LOOP. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE/MODEL WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE TAILWHEEL EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND LOOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:03 PDT
Nearest AirportKlamath Falls (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length10301 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-4-220C
Tail NumberN40643
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · GA-350-C1 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC