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May 31, 1984 · Maule M-6-235 · N56520
Marietta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Marietta, GA
Aircraft
Maule M-6-235
Tail Number
N56520
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84FA190
THE FLOAT EQUIPPED ACFT DEPARTED ON A SOUTHWESTERLY HEADING FROM THE LAKE. SURFACE WINDS WERE REPORTED FROM THE NORTH AT 8 KTS GUSTING TO 15. WITH FULL FLAPS EXTENDED THE ACFT GOT AIRBORNE AND CONTINUED A DOWNWIND CLIMB OVER A TREE LINE TO ABOUT 250 FT AGL. THE ACFT DECELERATED AND STALLED ENTERING AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT TO IMPACT IN THE UNIMPROVED GROUND IN A STEEP NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. ACCORDING TO THE ACFT FLIGHT MANUAL THE RECOMMENDED FLAP SETTING FOR TAKEOFF WAS THE SECOND NOTCH AND FOR CLIMB THE FIRST NOTCH.
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THE FLOAT EQUIPPED ACFT DEPARTED ON A SOUTHWESTERLY HEADING FROM THE LAKE. SURFACE WINDS WERE REPORTED FROM THE NORTH AT 8 KTS GUSTING TO 15. WITH FULL FLAPS EXTENDED THE ACFT GOT AIRBORNE AND CONTINUED A DOWNWIND CLIMB OVER A TREE LINE TO ABOUT 250 FT AGL. THE ACFT DECELERATED AND STALLED ENTERING AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT TO IMPACT IN THE UNIMPROVED GROUND IN A STEEP NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. ACCORDING TO THE ACFT FLIGHT MANUAL THE RECOMMENDED FLAP SETTING FOR TAKEOFF WAS THE SECOND NOTCH AND FOR CLIMB THE FIRST NOTCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLaurel Lake (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-6-235
Tail NumberN56520
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC