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January 30, 2010 · Maule M-4-220C · N40668
Westmoreland, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 30, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Westmoreland, TN
Aircraft
Maule M-4-220C
Tail Number
N40668
Operator
Carl W Rose
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA126
Upon arrival at his destination, the pilot entered right traffic to runway 19. The runway was covered with snow and snow drifts. He completed the before-landing checks and landed on the runway. During the landing rollout the left main landing gear collided with a snow drift. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in structural damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot and one passenger exited the airplane unassisted and without injury. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-Snow/slush/ice covered-Response/compensation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he departed Lafayette, Tennessee, flying visual flight rules to a private airstrip in Westmoreland, Tennessee. Upon arrival at Westmoreland, he entered right traffic to runway 19. The runway was covered with snow and snow drifts. He completed the before landing checks and landed on the runway. During landing roll out, he failed to maintain a visual look out and the left main landing gear collided with a snow drift. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in structural damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot and one passenger exited the airplane unassisted and without injury. The pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 CST
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-4-220C
Tail NumberN40668
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarl W Rose
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A350C1R · Reciprocating · 220
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 9 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 46
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC