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February 10, 2008 · Maule M-7-235 · N997RM
Red Lodge, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Red Lodge, MT
Aircraft
Maule M-7-235
Tail Number
N997RM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA074
The pilot stated the touchdown was normal, but during the rollout with a left quartering headwind at 10 knots, the airplane began to drift left. The pilot applied brake and rudder in an attempt to correct the situation, but the airplane departed the runway surface, encountered a snow bank and nosed over. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident where from 130 degrees at 10 knots. No mechanical anomalies were reported.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing with a left crosswind. The pilot stated the touchdown on runway 16 was normal, but during the rollout the airplane began to drift to the left. The pilot stated he applied right brake and rudder in an attempt to correct the situation, but the airplane departed the runway surface, struck a snow bank and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing spar and empennage. No mechanical anomalies were reported. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident where from 130 degrees at 10 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 MST
Nearest AirportREDLODGE (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-7-235
Tail NumberN997RM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 235
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO