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September 29, 2006 · Maule M-6-235 · N9918T
Ronan, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 29, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ronan, MT
Aircraft
Maule M-6-235
Tail Number
N9918T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06CA191
During the landing roll in the tailwheel-equipped aircraft, the pilot failed to maintain directional control, and the aircraft departed the side of the runway. After departing the runway, the aircraft rolled through a swale (sunken area) between the runway and the taxiway. As it was coming up out of the swale, the aircraft's right wing contacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage. In his written statement, the pilot said, "I should have maintained better directional control of the aircraft on the runway..." There was no indication of a flight control malfunction.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tailwheel-equipped aircraft. A swale (sunken area) between the runway and the taxiway was a factor.
Full Narrative
During the landing roll in the tail wheel-equipped aircraft, the pilot failed to maintain directional control, and the aircraft departed the side of the runway. After departing the runway, the aircraft rolled through a swale (sunken area) between the runway and the taxiway. As it was coming up out of the swale, the aircraft's right wing contacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage. In his written statement, the pilot said, "I should have maintained better directional control of the aircraft on the runway..." There was no indication of a flight control malfunction.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MDT
Nearest AirportRonan Airport (0nm)
Runway34
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-6-235
Tail NumberN9918T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-W1A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0