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June 2, 2021 · Maule M-4 · N4718T
Cascade, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cascade, ID
Aircraft
Maule M-4 (1964)
Tail Number
N4718T
Operator
David R Arcand
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA229
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after landing, and during taxi to the end of the runway to turn around to park, he did not see a deep steep ditch at the end of the runway. The airplane traveled into the ditch as the pilot applied full right rudder and full right brake in an attempt to turn, however, the airplane continued to slide into the ditch where the left-wing impact terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a ditch, which resulted in impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after landing, and during taxi to the end of the runway to turn around to park, he did not see a deep steep ditch at the end of the runway. The airplane traveled into the ditch as the pilot applied full right rudder and full right brake in an attempt to turn, however, the airplane continued to slide into the ditch where the left-wing impact terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:05 MDT
Nearest AirportMahoney Creek Usfs (0nm E)
Runway04
Runway Length2150 ft
Runway Width15 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-4
Tail NumberN4718T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid R Arcand
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 43 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time09:55
Weather SourceWFAC