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September 3, 1983 · Maule M-4 · N4623T
Monroe, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Monroe, WA
Aircraft
Maule M-4
Tail Number
N4623T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA83LA200
THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE WAS PRACTICING TOUCH-AND-GO LANDINGS WITH A FRIEND THAT WAS A CERTIFIED FLT INSTRUCTOR (CFI). AFTER A LANDING, THE FRIEND INDICATED HIS DESIRE TO FLY THE ACFT. THE PLT OFFERED TO LET HIS FRIEND FLY IT FROM THE LEFT SEAT. THE FRIEND DECLINED THE OFFER TO CHANGE SEATS, BUT DID TAKE THE CONTROLS FOR TAKEOFF. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RWY, THE MAIN GEAR ENCOUNTERED TALL GRASS, AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE WAS PRACTICING TOUCH-AND-GO LANDINGS WITH A FRIEND THAT WAS A CERTIFIED FLT INSTRUCTOR (CFI). AFTER A LANDING, THE FRIEND INDICATED HIS DESIRE TO FLY THE ACFT. THE PLT OFFERED TO LET HIS FRIEND FLY IT FROM THE LEFT SEAT. THE FRIEND DECLINED THE OFFER TO CHANGE SEATS, BUT DID TAKE THE CONTROLS FOR TAKEOFF. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE ACFT WENT OFF THE RWY, THE MAIN GEAR ENCOUNTERED TALL GRASS, AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 PDT
Nearest AirportFlying F Ranch (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width34 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-4
Tail NumberN4623T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 3 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:48
Weather SourceWFAC