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September 5, 2012 · Lake John K MA-5 Charger · N795MC
Eagle Mountain, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Eagle Mountain, UT
Aircraft
Lake John K MA-5 Charger
Tail Number
N795MC
Operator
John K Lake
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA398
During a landing on a private dirt strip, the right main landing gear struck a large, hidden gopher hole, and the airplane veered to the right. Before the pilot could correct the excursion, the right wing struck sage brush along the edge of the runway, impacted a berm, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and to the left upper wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or abnormalities that would have prevented normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The airplane’s encounter with a large hole in the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
During landing on a private dirt strip, the right main landing gear broke through a large gopher hole, the airplane veered to the right, and before the pilot could correct the excursion, the right wing struck a sage brush along the edge of the runway. The airplane continued off to the right of the runway and impacted a soft berm and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and to the left upper wing. The pilot reported no abnormalities with the aircraft prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:25 MDT
Nearest AirportGlenmar Ranch Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLake John K MA-5 Charger
Tail NumberN795MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn K Lake
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC