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September 10, 2011 · Maule M-4-220C · N40625

Show Low, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Show Low, AZ
Aircraft
Maule M-4-220C
Tail Number
N40625
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11LA444

The pilot reported that, after touchdown, the airplane immediately turned hard right and that he then applied engine power. The airplane subsequently exited the runway while still turning right and came to rest on its left side. A postaccident examination of the airplane and the braking system revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On September 10, 2011, about 0755 mountain standard time, a Maule M-4-220C, N40625, ground looped after landing at the Show Low Regional Airport (SOW), Show Low, Arizona. The pilot/owner operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight that departed a private airstrip in Roll, Arizona. A visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan had been filed. The flight departed from Roll at 0555 the morning of the accident.The pilot reported that after touchdown the airplane immediately turned hard to the right and he applied engine power. The airplane subsequently exited the runway still turning to the right and came to rest on its left side. The pilot's side door was broken, injuring the pilot's arm. A post accident examination of the airplane's brakes and flight controls revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:55 MST
Nearest AirportShow Low Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway06
Runway Length7200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M-4-220C
Tail NumberN40625
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A-350SER · Reciprocating · 220
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 46
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data