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May 16, 2015 · Maule MX 7-180C 180C · N567HW
Sharps Chapel, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sharps Chapel, TN
Aircraft
Maule MX 7-180C 180C (2003)
Tail Number
N567HW
Operator
Billinger William C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA074
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on his first landing to his newly constructed airfield, the airplane's left main wheel came in contact with "something" and bounced in the air. The airplane veered to the left, the left wing tip struck a branch, continued to veer to the left and impacted a tree, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Collision with an obstacle during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion and tree strike.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on his first landing to his newly constructed airfield; the airplane's left main wheel came in contact with "something" and bounced in the air. The airplane veered to the left, the left wing tip struck a branch, continued to veer to the left and impacted a tree, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportOld Valley Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length1570 ft
Runway Width140 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule MX 7-180C 180C
Tail NumberN567HW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBillinger William C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-CIF · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time10:55
Weather SourceWFAC