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June 25, 2004 · Maule M-7-235C · N1936P

Miles City, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Miles City, MT
Aircraft
Maule M-7-235C
Tail Number
N1936P
Operator
Walter Bowman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA04LA118

The pilot reported that during the landing roll on runway 30, the aircraft started to veer to the left. The pilot attempted corrective action with right rudder control; however, he felt a vibration in the tailwheel like it was "skidding" as the aircraft continued to the left. The right main tire came loose from the rim and the left main landing gear failed at the fuselage attached points. During these actions, both wing tips contacted the runway surface. The aircraft came to rest with the left wing on the runway surface. Wing skin wrinkles were noted on the upper surface, and a rivet seam line was pulled apart on the lower surface. The left side step was pushed up into the floor board area, and the occupant seat structure was damaged. The right side wing tip was damaged as well as the outboard aileron tip. Inspection of the aircraft by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector reported that the left side main wheel was flat with a small puncture hole noted on the outer rim. The right side main tire was also flat and the rim was damaged from side loading contact with the runway surface. The tailwheel was intact and free to rotate.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in a main landing gear collapse.

Full Narrative

On June 25, 2004, about 1045 mountain daylight time, a Maule M-7-235C, N1936P, registered to Dark Farm Inc. and flown by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, lost directional control during the landing roll at Frank Wiley Field, Miles City, Montana, which resulted in the left main landing gear failure. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Pierre, South Dakota, earlier that day. During a telephone interview and subsequent written statement, the pilot reported that during the landing roll on runway 30, the aircraft started to veer to the left. The pilot attempted corrective action with right rudder control however, he felt a vibration in the tailwheel like it was "skidding" as the aircraft continued to the left. The right main tire came loose from the rim and the left main landing gear failed at the fuselage attached points. During these actions, both wing tips contacted the runway surface. The aircraft came to rest with the left wing on the runway surface. Wing skin wrinkles were noted on the upper surface, and a rivet seam line was pulled apart on the lower surface. The left side step was pushed up into the floor board area, and the occupant seat structure was damaged. The right side wing tip was damaged as well as the outboard aileron tip. Inspection of the aircraft by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector from the Helena, Montana, Flight Standards District Office, reported that the left side main wheel was flat with a small puncture hole noted on the outer rim. The right side main tire was also flat and the rim was damaged from side loading contact with the runway surface. The tailwheel was intact and free to rotate.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 MDT
Nearest AirportFrank Wiley Field (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length5624 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M-7-235C
Tail NumberN1936P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWalter Bowman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B4 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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