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October 7, 2017 · Maule M 7 235 · N81818
Manokatak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Manokatak, AK
Aircraft
Maule M 7 235 (1987)
Tail Number
N81818
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA006
The pilot reported that, during takeoff from a beach, a wind gust pushed the airplane down, and he was unable to arrest the descent. Subsequently, the right wing impacted the beach first, then the left wing, the left landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. According to the pilot, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 40° at 10 knots, gusting to 18 knots, and visibility was 10 miles. It is unknown from which direction the airplane was departing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a beach, a gust of wind pushed the airplane down, and he was unable to arrest the decent. Subsequently the right wing impacted the beach first, then the left wing, the left landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. According to the pilot the weather about the time of the accident was wind from 40° at 10 knots, wind gusts at 18 knots, and visibility of 10 miles. Its unknown which direction the airplane was departing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M 7 235
Tail NumberN81818
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-33A5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time22:08
Weather SourceWFAC