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August 20, 2005 · Maule M4-210C · N40624

Ocracoke Island, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ocracoke Island, NC
Aircraft
Maule M4-210C
Tail Number
N40624
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL05CA150

The pilot was attempting to make a crosswind land on runway 06 at Ocracoke Island Airport. The airplane touchdown on the right main landing gear first, veered off the left side of the runway and collided with small trees. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the right main landing gear, propeller, and fuselage. No weather reporting facility is located on the field. Winds were estimated at 25 to 30 knots out of the west. Post-accident examination of the flight control surfaces revealed no mechanical failures. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane during flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with trees. A factor was the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On August 20, 2005 at 1945 eastern daylight time, a Maule M4-210C, N40624, registered to and operated by a private owner, veered off the runway surface during landing roll and collided with trees at Ocracoke Island Airport, Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. The flight was operated under provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and a flight plan was not filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the private pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Wadeboro, North Carolina on August 20, 2005 at 1200. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for a series of touch and goes on runway 06 . During the approach to land, the pilot noticed a crosswind from the west and continued the approach. The airplane touched down on the right main landing gear first, veered to the left side of the runway and went 40 feet off of the runway, and collided with small trees. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the right main landing gear, propeller, and fuselage. No weather reporting facility is located on the field. Winds were estimated at 25 to 30 knots out of the west. Post-accident examination of the flight control surfaces revealed no mechanical failures. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane during flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 EDT
Nearest AirportOcracoke Island (0nm)
Runway6
Runway Length2999 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M4-210C
Tail NumberN40624
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-D · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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