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October 14, 1985 · Maule M-4C · N9845M
Blue Earth, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Blue Earth, MN
Aircraft
Maule M-4C
Tail Number
N9845M
Operator
Watonwan Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA011
THE ACFT NOSED OVER AFTER DEPARTING THE RWY FOLLOWING A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. THE CFI STATED THAT AS THE TAILWHEEL TOUCHED THE RWY THE ACFT BEGAN VEERING TO THE RIGHT. HE APPLIED BRAKES AND FULL LEFT RUDDER CAUSING THELEFT WHEEL RIM TO FAIL. THE ACFT THEN CONTINUED OFF THE RWY WHERE IT NOSED OVER. THE LANDING WAS BEING MADE ON RWY 16 WITH WINDS FROM 240 DEGS AT 12 KTS.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER AFTER DEPARTING THE RWY FOLLOWING A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. THE CFI STATED THAT AS THE TAILWHEEL TOUCHED THE RWY THE ACFT BEGAN VEERING TO THE RIGHT. HE APPLIED BRAKES AND FULL LEFT RUDDER CAUSING THELEFT WHEEL RIM TO FAIL. THE ACFT THEN CONTINUED OFF THE RWY WHERE IT NOSED OVER. THE LANDING WAS BEING MADE ON RWY 16 WITH WINDS FROM 240 DEGS AT 12 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest AirportBlue Earth (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-4C
Tail NumberN9845M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWatonwan Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC