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January 18, 2009 · Maule MX-7-180C · N1052U

Akron, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 18, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Akron, AL
Aircraft
Maule MX-7-180C
Tail Number
N1052U
Operator
Strickland Thomas M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA136

The pilot stated that he overflew his private airfield prior to landing and noted that the wind was out of the west and "gusty". The wind was estimated by the pilot to be between 12 and 14 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. He elected to land on runway one without flaps and maintained an airspeed between 5 and 10 mph higher than normal due to the gusty conditions. During the flare, he was twice lifted by wind gusts before finally settling on the runway in a nose high attitude just left of centerline. The airplane began to yaw to the left and the pilot attempted to correct with the application of right brake. The airplane continued to the left until the left wing contacted a windsock, damaging the wing and causing the airplane to ground-loop around the windsock. The airplane came to rest after the right wing and elevator contacted the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot of the Maule MX-180C stated that he overflew his private airfield prior to landing and noted that the wind was out of the west and "gusty". The wind was estimated by the pilot to be between 12 and 14 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. He elected to land on runway one without flaps and maintained an airspeed between 5 and 10 mph higher than normal due to the gusty conditions. During the flare, he was twice lifted by wind gusts before finally settling on the runway in a nose high attitude just left of centerline. The airplane began to yaw to the left and the pilot attempted to correct with the application of right brake. The airplane continued to the left until the left wing contacted a windsock damaging the wing and causing the airplane to ground-loop around the windsock. The airplane came to rest after the right wing and elevator contacted the ground.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 CST
Nearest AirportStrickland-Smalley Field (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule MX-7-180C
Tail NumberN1052U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStrickland Thomas M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C1F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 30 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourcePILO

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