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September 12, 2007 · Maule M-4-220C · N40325
Keene, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Keene, ND
Aircraft
Maule M-4-220C
Tail Number
N40325
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA298
The airplane impacted a tree during takeoff from a gravel road. The road was oriented north-south and the piloted attempted to depart to the south. The pilot stated that during the takeoff, as he passed a building on the west side of the road, a "hell of a gust of wind" overpowered the airplane. He was unable to maintain control and the airplane subsequently impacted a tree along the east side of the road. He noted that winds were from the west at approximately 30 knots, with higher gusts. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to the high crosswind condition. Contributing factors were the high, gusting crosswind, and the tree.
Full Narrative
The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted a tree during takeoff from a gravel road. The road was oriented north-south and the piloted attempted to depart to the south. The pilot stated that during the takeoff, as he passed a building on the west side of the road, a "hell of a gust of wind" overpowered the airplane. He was unable to maintain control and the airplane subsequently impacted a tree along the east side of the road. He noted that winds were from the west at approximately 30 knots, with higher gusts. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway180
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width16 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-4-220C
Tail NumberN40325
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A-350-C1 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 30 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.71 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC