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March 5, 2008 · Maule MT-7-235 · N16FE

Leonardtown, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Leonardtown, MD
Aircraft
Maule MT-7-235
Tail Number
N16FE
Operator
Presidential Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA123

The airline transport certificated pilot reported that he attempted a landing on runway 29, but was too fast, and aborted the landing. He returned for a second attempt, bounced on the main landing gear, and then "bounced it in pretty hard" on all three landing gear. The nose landing gear collapsed, the propeller struck the runway, and the airplane skidded to a stop. The pilot reported that there were no discrepancies with the performance or handling of the airplane. The winds reported 8 miles east of the airport were from 240 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 18 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action performance-Pilot - C

Full Narrative

The Airline Transport-rated pilot of the Maule MT-7-235 reported that he attempted a landing on runway 29, but was too fast, and aborted the landing. He returned for a second attempt, bounced on the main landing gear, and then "bounced it in pretty hard" on all three landing gear. The nose landing gear collapsed, the propeller struck the runway, and the airplane skidded to a stop. The pilot reported that there were no discrepancies with the performance and handling of the airplane. The winds reported 8 miles east were from 240 degrees at 11 knots gusting to 18 knots. The pilot reported 4 hours of experience in make and model, and that he received no formal training in the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule MT-7-235
Tail NumberN16FE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPresidential Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 235

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 37 C
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time10:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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