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May 21, 2005 · Maule M-4-220C · N40318

Driggs, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Driggs, ID
Aircraft
Maule M-4-220C
Tail Number
N40318
Operator
Todd S Christensen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA05LA101

The pilot reported that the approach and wheel landing was normal, but shortly after touchdown the airplane encountered a "slight gust" of wind and veered left of runway centerline. The pilot stated he applied right rudder, however overcorrected and the airplane ground looped to the right. During the ground loop, the left main gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the wing assembly. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident were from 170 degrees at 5-10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.

Full Narrative

On May 21, 2005, about 0700 mountain daylight time, a tail wheel equipped Maule M-4-220C, N40318, sustained substantial damage during the landing roll-out at Reed Memorial Airport, Driggs, Idaho. The airplane is registered to South Ford Motor Sports, Inc, and was being operated by the pilot as a visual flight rules (VFR) cross-country flight under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot, and the three passengers aboard the airplane, were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the flight that originated at Rexburg, Idaho, approximately 40 minutes prior to the accident. In a written statement to the National Transportation Safety Board (IIC), dated May 21, the pilot reported that the approach and wheel landing was normal, but shortly after touchdown the airplane encountered a "slight gust" of wind and veered left of runway centerline. The pilot stated he applied right rudder, however overcorrected and the airplane ground looped to the right. During the ground loop, the left main gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the wing assembly. The pilot reported the winds at the time of the accident were from 170 degrees at 5-10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 MDT
Nearest AirportTeton Peaks/Driggs Muni/ (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length7300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M-4-220C
Tail NumberN40318
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTodd S Christensen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · Reciprocating · 220
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data