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December 31, 2016 · Maule M7 260 · N260BD
Palouse, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 31, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Palouse, WA
Aircraft
Maule M7 260 (2005)
Tail Number
N260BD
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA106
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during a "medium speed taxi" on a runway in crosswind conditions, the airplane taxied over ice and drifted to the right. The pilot further reported that he corrected to the left, reduced throttle power, and the airplane taxied onto packed snow, "regaining lateral traction." The pilot attempted to correct with right rudder, but the airplane continued to veer to the left, exited the runway, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left wing lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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 on an ice- and snow-covered runway during taxi with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a "medium speed taxi" on a runway in crosswind conditions the airplane taxied over ice and drifted to the right. The pilot further reported that he corrected to the left, reduced throttle power, and the airplane taxied onto packed snow, "regaining lateral traction". The pilot attempted to correct with right rudder, but the airplane continued to veer to the left, exited the runway, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left wing lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PST
Nearest AirportSchoepflin (0nm SW)
Runway22
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M7 260
Tail NumberN260BD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-V4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC