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April 10, 2005 · Maule MA-7-235C · N1033C

Borrego Springs, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Borrego Springs, CA
Aircraft
Maule MA-7-235C
Tail Number
N1033C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX05CA147

The pilot lost directional control on the landing rollout, and the airplane collided with terrain as it veered off the runway. The pilot said he was landing to the southwest and he lost directional control. The airplane veered off the runway and sustained damage as the right wing contacted the ground. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight. The nearest official weather reporting station was bearing 360 degrees at 27 nautical miles. At the time of the accident the station was reporting winds from 360 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 22 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On April 10, 2005, about 1030 Pacific daylight time, a Maule M-7-235, N1033C, collided with terrain while landing at a private dirt strip near Borrego Springs, California. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal cross-country flight departed Thermal about 0930, and the private strip was the destination. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot submitted a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2). He stated that he was landing to the southwest and lost directional control on the landing rollout. The airplane veered off the runway. The propeller and wheel sustained damage; the outboard 2 feet of the right wing bent up. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight. The nearest official reporting station was Thermal, California, bearing 360 degrees at 27 nautical miles. At 1027, Thermal reported winds from 360 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 22 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest AirportBorrego Valley (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length5011 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule MA-7-235C
Tail NumberN1033C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 14 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:27
Weather SourceWFAC

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