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December 26, 2005 · Maule M-7-235 · N75VX

Moriarty, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 26, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moriarty, NM
Aircraft
Maule M-7-235
Tail Number
N75VX
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06CA027

According to the pilot he was attempting to land on runway 26. During the landing roll a gust of wind looped the airplane to the right. The pilot added power and attempted a go-around. The left wing struck an embankment and the airplane nosed over, causing substantial damage. An examination of the airplane's systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies. The winds were recorded as 290 degrees at 25 knots with gusts to 32 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making and the high velocity, gusty winds.

Full Narrative

The pilot was attempting to land on runway 26. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and the airplane began to loop to the right. The pilot added power and attempted a go-around. The left wing struck an embankment and the airplane nosed over and came to rest to the right of the runway. The firewall was wrinkled, both wings were bent down, the tip of the rudder was crushed and the outboard leading edge of the left wing tip was crushed aft. An examination of the airplane's systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies. According to the Clines Corner Remote Communications Outlet, located 17 nautical miles east of Moriarty, New Mexico, the winds were recorded as 290 degrees at 25 knots with gusts to 32 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MST
Nearest AirportMoriarty Airport (1nm)
Runway26
Runway Length7700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M-7-235
Tail NumberN75VX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-WIA5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 25 kt, gusting 32 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 12 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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