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September 10, 2004 · Maule M4-210C · N270JM

Gainesville, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gainesville, FL
Aircraft
Maule M4-210C
Tail Number
N270JM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL04CA182

The pilot was performing takeoffs and landings that morning at Gainesville Regional Airport. The pilot was in the left seat and the pilot-rated passenger was following along on the controls from the right seat. The airplane made a normal approach to land on runway 06. According to the pilot, during the landing rollout the pilot-rated passenger inadvertently applied both wheel brakes and the airplane nosed over. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. Examination of the wreckage revealed damage to the propeller, engine mounts, cowling, right wing, left wing tip, vertical fin, rudder and windshield.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot-rated passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosed over.

Full Narrative

On September 10, 2004 at 1110 eastern daylight time, a Maule M4-210C, N270JM, registered to and operated by a private pilot, flipped over on its back during landing roll on runway 06 at Gainesville Regional Airport in Gainesville, Florida. The personal flight operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged. The private pilot and certified flight instructor/commercial pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The flight originated from the Gainesville Regional Airport, Gainesville, Florida on September 10, 2004 at 1030. The pilot was performing takeoffs and landings that morning at Gainesville Regional Airport. The pilot was in the left seat and the pilot-rated passenger was following along on the controls from the right seat. The airplane made a normal approach to land on runway 06. According to the pilot, during landing rollout the pilot-rated passenger inadvertently applied both wheel brakes and the airplane nosed over. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. Examination of the wreckage revealed damage to the propeller, engine mounts, cowling, right wing, left wing tip, vertical fin, rudder and windshield.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 EDT
Nearest AirportGainesville Regional Airport (0nm N)
Runway06
Runway Length4158 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M4-210C
Tail NumberN270JM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360 D33A · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time15:03
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data