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October 1, 2002 · Maule M-7-235C · N4269B

San Antonio, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2002
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Maule M-7-235C
Tail Number
N4269B
Operator
Gregory L Vrentas
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW03LA001

The 266-hour private pilot attempted to land on runway 30 with the winds from 160 degrees at 14 knots. He stated that while retracting the flaps on the rollout " a right cross wind gust lifted my right wing," which lifted his right main gear off the ground. The pilot initiated corrective action to level the wings and applied additional right rudder to realign to the runway. The pilot was unable to recover from the downwind landing and the airplane collided with a 3-foot wall following the loss of control.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing winds conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.

Full Narrative

On October 1, 2002, approximately 1745 central daylight time, a Maule M-7-235C single-engine tailwheel equipped airplane, N4269B, was destroyed when the airplane impacted a wall during landing at the Twin Oaks Airport (T94), near San Antonio, Texas. The instrument rated private pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight originated from the Twin Oaks Airport, at 1715. The 266-hour pilot reported on the Pilot/Operator Accident Report Form (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that he arrived at the airfield at approximately 1700 hours and observed the local weather and winds for approximately 10 minutes. He stated that the winds appeared mild and variable from approximately 120 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot added "I did not observe any gusts throughout the observation period." The pilot initiated a takeoff from runway 12, surveyed the conditions and proceeded to enter the traffic pattern to land on runway 30. The pilot stated, "I conducted one pass over the runway to test the conditions and ascertained the wind conditions were mild, no turbulence." During the landing on runway 30, the pilot reported touch-down at 62 mph with the tail wheel touching momentarily before the mains. "There was a very small bounce and the mains settled to the ground." While on roll out, with flaps retracted, the pilot stated, "A right crosswind gust lifted my right wing. The lifting was rapid and intense, lifting the gear off the ground, with the tail still grounded." The pilot initiated corrective action to level the wings and applied additional right rudder to realign to the runway. The pilot was unable to recover. The airplane veered left, exited the runway, crossed a drainage ditch, and impacted a three-foot wall. The impact ruptured the engine oil pan and initiated an engine fire, which consumed the airplane. Runway 30 was reported to be a 2,078-foot by 30-foot wide asphalt runway. The pilot was reported to have accumulated a total of 33 hours in the same type and model of aircraft. The weather at San Antonio International Airport (SAT), located approximately 2 nautical miles south (175 degrees) from T94, at 1803, reported few clouds at 4,100 feet, wind from 160 degrees at 14 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, temperature 31 degrees Celsius, dewpoint 23, and barometric pressure of 29.89 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 CDT
Nearest AirportTwin-Oaks (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length2085 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M-7-235C
Tail NumberN4269B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorGregory L Vrentas
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B4B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time23:03
Weather SourceWFAC

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