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October 15, 2007 · Maule M-5-235-C · N5644N

Mesa, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Aircraft
Maule M-5-235-C
Tail Number
N5644N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA011

The pilot stated that he lost control of the airplane on the landing roll when the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to gain control by correcting the left turn with right rudder. The airplane then made an abrupt right turn and the left gear collapsed. After the propeller impacted the runway surface, the airplane came to rest perpendicular to the runway. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

Full Narrative

On October 14, 2007, about 1735 mountain standard time, a Maule, M-5-235-C, N5644N, ground looped during landing at Falcon Field Airport, Mesa, Arizona. Terrane Exploration & Reconnaissance Company LLC was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot and a passenger were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The cross-country flight departed Santa Teresa, New Mexico, about 1510, with a planned destination of Falcon Field. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a VFR flight plan had been filed. In a written report to the National Transporation Safety Board, the pilot stated he lost control of the airplane on the landing roll when the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to gain control by correcting the left turn with right rudder. The airplane made an abrupt right turn and the left gear collapsed. After the propeller impacted the runway surface, the airplane came to rest perpendicular to the runway. The aircraft also sustained damage to the left wing, left horizontal stabilizer, left window, and muffler. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:35 MST
Nearest AirportFalcon Field Airport (0nm)
Runway22L
Runway Length5101 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M-5-235-C
Tail NumberN5644N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · O-540-J1A5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time22:48
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data