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February 8, 2012 · Maule MX-7-235 · N5664N
Tea, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tea, SD
Aircraft
Maule MX-7-235
Tail Number
N5664N
Operator
Alvine Frank G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA159
The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane on runway 34 and that the wind was from about 270 degrees at 5 knots. During the landing roll, the airplane was traveling about 15 mph when the left wing suddenly lifted up about 60 degrees, and the right wing struck the runway. The airplane tipped up on its nose, and the propeller struck the ground. Postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel equipped airplane on runway 34 and that the wind was about 270 degrees at 5 knots. During landing roll out the airplane was traveling about 15 mph when the left wing suddenly lifted up about 60 degrees and the right wing struck the runway. The airplane tipped up on its nose and it had a propeller strike. The postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportLincoln County Airport (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length3560 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule MX-7-235
Tail NumberN5664N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlvine Frank G
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-W1A5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 9 C
Altimeter30.37 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC