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March 31, 2002 · Maule M-5-180C · N711JR

Bennington, VT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2002
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Bennington, VT
Aircraft
Maule M-5-180C
Tail Number
N711JR
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC02LA079

The airplane was landing on runway 31, a 3,704 foot-long, 75 foot-wide, asphalt runway. The pilot said the airport's wind sock indicated a 90 degree left crosswind, at an estimated speed of 10 miles per hour, and after a normal touchdown, the airplane began to drift to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the drift; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and flipped over. Winds reported at the airport, about 30 minutes after the accident, were from 20 degrees at 6 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On March 31, 2002, about 1030 eastern standard time, a Maule M-5-180C, N711JR, was substantially damaged while landing at the William H. Morse State Airport (DDH), Bennington, Vermont. The certificated private pilot sustained a serious injury, and the passenger was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight that departed the Mount Snow Airport, West Dover, Vermont. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In a written statement, the pilot said he entered the traffic pattern for runway 31, a 3,704 foot-long, 75 foot-wide, asphalt runway. He observed the airport's wind sock, which indicated a 90 degree left crosswind, at an estimated speed of 10 miles per hour. After a normal touchdown, the airplane began to drift to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the drift; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and flipped over. The pilot reported he had purchased the airplane "less than a month" prior to the accident and had accumulated about 27 hours in make and model. He further stated he did not experience any mechanical problems. Winds reported at DDH, at 1054, were from 20 degrees at 6 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EST
Nearest AirportWilliam H. Morse State Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length3704 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M-5-180C
Tail NumberN711JR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C1F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 25 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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