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May 30, 2017 · Maule MX7 180C · N789JR
Payette, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Payette, ID
Aircraft
Maule MX7 180C (1998)
Tail Number
N789JR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA309
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing touchdown, the airplane "veered hard to the right." He attempted to "regain directional control" but was unable to do so and applied full power to abort the landing. During the aborted landing, the airplane departed the runway surface to the right and nosed over in dirt about 145 ft from the runway surface. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspector who examined the airplane postaccident reported that he found no anomalies with the brake system or wheels.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing touchdown, the airplane "veered hard to the right." He attempted to "regain directional control," but was unable, and applied full power to abort the landing. During the aborted landing, the airplane departed the runway surface to the right and nosed over in dirt about 145 ft. from the runway surface. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspector who examined the airplane postaccident, reported that he found no anomalies with the brake system or wheels.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:28 PDT
Nearest AirportPayette Muni (0nm S)
Runway13
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule MX7 180C
Tail NumberN789JR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C1F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC