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August 31, 2012 · Maule M-5-210C · N378X
Juneau, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Juneau, AK
Aircraft
Maule M-5-210C
Tail Number
N378X
Operator
Michael Whisenant
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA098
The pilot receiving instruction had recently returned to flying after a long absence, and he hired a flight instructor to assist him in becoming familiar and proficient with a recently purchased tailwheel-equipped airplane. Although not proficient, the pilot did possess a current tailwheel endorsement. During landing, the pilot said he overcorrected, and the airplane ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the left aileron. The instructor said that he had been asked to substitute for the pilot's primary instructor and that he overestimated the pilot's ability and did not take control of the airplane. Neither pilot reported any preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot-rated student had recently returned to flying after a long absence, and he hired a flight instructor to assist him in becoming familiar/proficient with a recently purchased tailwheel-equipped airplane. Although not proficient, the pilot did possess a current tailwheel endorsement. During landing, the pilot said he over corrected, and the airplane ground-looped, sustaining substantial damage to the left aileron. The instructor involved in the accident, said he had been asked to sit in during the absence of the pilot's primary instructor, and he overestimated the pilot's ability and did not take control of the airplane. Neither pilot reported any preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportJuneau International (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length8457 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-5-210C
Tail NumberN378X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael Whisenant
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 65 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO