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March 7, 1984 · Maule M6235 · N56463
Mesa, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Aircraft
Maule M6235
Tail Number
N56463
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA210
THE ACFT DRAGGED A WING AND NOSED DOWN INTO THE GROUND COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR AND SLIDING TO A STOP ON A TAXI-WAY DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND AFTER AN ALIGNMENT WITH RWY PROBLEM. THE CFI SAID THAT THE STUDENT PLT USED EXCESSIVE RUDDER AND 'FROZE' ON THE CONTROLS AS THE GO-AROUND WAS INITIATED. THE CFI SAID HE WAS UNABLE TO 'CORRECT' THE SITUATIONIN TIME. BOTH THE CFI AND STUDENT WERE LOW ON RECENCY OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF ACFT.
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THE ACFT DRAGGED A WING AND NOSED DOWN INTO THE GROUND COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR AND SLIDING TO A STOP ON A TAXI-WAY DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND AFTER AN ALIGNMENT WITH RWY PROBLEM. THE CFI SAID THAT THE STUDENT PLT USED EXCESSIVE RUDDER AND 'FROZE' ON THE CONTROLS AS THE GO-AROUND WAS INITIATED. THE CFI SAID HE WAS UNABLE TO 'CORRECT' THE SITUATIONIN TIME. BOTH THE CFI AND STUDENT WERE LOW ON RECENCY OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:26 MST
Nearest AirportFalcon Field (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M6235
Tail NumberN56463
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J1A5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility35 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:30
Weather SourceWFAC