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October 8, 2014 · Maule MX 7-235 · N11ZA
Big Creek, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Big Creek, ID
Aircraft
Maule MX 7-235 (1985)
Tail Number
N11ZA
Operator
Mccrea Ross W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15CA006
The pilot stated that when on short final the airplane encountered a sudden downdraft or slight wind shear, which caused the left wing to dip and contact the ground. Following the wing tip dip the airplane yawed left and the main landing gear touched down and collapsed. The resulting damage to the airplane was the right wing tip, left wing, left wing lift strut, and right main landing gear. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Yaw control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that when on short final the airplane encountered a sudden downdraft or slight wind shear, which caused the left wing to dip and contact the ground. Following the wing tip dip the airplane yawed left and the main landing gear touched down and collapsed. The resulting damage to the airplane was the right wing tip, left wing, left wing lift strut, and right main landing gear. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MDT
Nearest AirportDewey Moore (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length800 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule MX 7-235
Tail NumberN11ZA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMccrea Ross W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-W1A5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC