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June 5, 2016 · Maule M5 235C · N5635M
Hamilton, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hamilton, MT
Aircraft
Maule M5 235C (1979)
Tail Number
N5635M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA285
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered sharply to the left, and the left wing impacted the runway. The pilot further reported that the airplane continued to turn to the left off the runway onto loose soil and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to right lift struts. According to the pilot, there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered sharply to the left, and the left wing impacted the runway. The pilot further reported that the airplane continued to turn to the left off the runway onto loose soil and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to right lift struts. According to the pilot, there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MDT
Nearest AirportRavalli County (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M5 235C
Tail NumberN5635M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J1A5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC