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January 7, 2011 · Maule M-4-180V · N799ZZ
Elko, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 7, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elko, NV
Aircraft
Maule M-4-180V
Tail Number
N799ZZ
Operator
Richard Testa
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA091
The pilot was conducting his first solo landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. He performed a three-point landing and, as the airplane slowed, the nose veered to the left. He applied right rudder to correct and the airplane began to roll to the right. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the runway surface. Postaccident examination of the airplane by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot submitted a written statement. He had accrued 13 hours of flight time in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, and was conducting his first solo landing in it. He performed a three point landing and as the airplane slowed, the nose veered to the left. He applied right rudder to correct, and the airplane began to roll to the right. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the runway surface. Post accident examination of the airplane by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any mechanical anomalies. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:05 PST
Nearest AirportElko Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length7214 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-4-180V
Tail NumberN799ZZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard Testa
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C1F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC