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July 23, 2009 · Maule M7 235 · N595Z

Turner, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Turner, ME
Aircraft
Maule M7 235
Tail Number
N595Z
Operator
Tamilyn Slowey
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA416

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane departed an asphalt runway with the intention of moving the airplane to an adjacent turf runway at the same airport. The pilot stated that he made a normal takeoff, climbed above the trees, and began an approach to landing for the turf runway. The pilot made a "normal landing, and in an instant, the nose started down." The airplane's propeller struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest inverted. Postaccident inspection by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airplane exhibited no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies. The nearest weather reporting station, located approximately 9 nautical miles south of the accident site, reported winds from 060 degrees at 5 knots around the time of the accident. Several attempts were made to obtain the NTSB Pilot/Operator Report from the pilot and operator; however, neither submitted the form.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel airplane departed an asphalt runway with the intention of moving the airplane to an adjacent turf runway at the same airport. The pilot stated that he made a normal takeoff, climbed above the trees, and began an approach to landing for the turf runway. The pilot made a "normal landing, and in an instant, the nose started down." The airplane's propeller struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest inverted. Post accident inspection by an FAA inspector revealed that the airplane exhibited no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies. The nearest weather reporting station, located approximately 9 nautical miles south of the accident site, reported winds from 060 degrees at 5 knots around the time of the accident. Several attempts were made to obtain the NTSB Pilot/Operator Report from the pilot and operator; however, neither submitted the form.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportTwitchell Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M7 235
Tail NumberN595Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTamilyn Slowey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O540 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 59
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data