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January 26, 2023 · Maule MX-7-235 · N188DL

Chickala, AR

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 26, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chickala, AR
Aircraft
Maule MX-7-235 (1985)
Tail Number
N188DL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA096

The pilot of the personal flight reported that the flight was destined to his privately-owned airstrip, which was covered with approximately six inches of “very wet and dense” snow. During landing rollout, the airplane’s deceleration was typical but then decelerated faster than the pilot “could imagine.” The airplane tail rose very quickly, and the airplane then nosed over coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder. The pilot reported that there was no preaccident failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot also reported that the accident could have been prevented by using a snow depth limit of four inches if its liquid water content is unknown, and if landing in similar conditions, to land with a little power to keep the tail down.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s decision to land on the snow-covered runway and his failure to attain/maintain aircraft control during landing rollout.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the personal flight reported that the flight was destined to his privately-owned airstrip, which was covered with approximately six inches of “very wet and dense” snow. During landing rollout, the airplane’s deceleration was typical but then decelerated faster than the pilot “could imagine.” The airplane tail rose very quickly, and the airplane then nosed over coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder. The pilot reported that there was no preaccident failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot also reported that the accident could have been prevented by using a snow depth limit of four inches if its liquid water content is unknown, and if landing in similar conditions, to land with a little power to keep the tail down.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CST
Nearest AirportJohn Harris Field Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule MX-7-235
Tail NumberN188DL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-W1A5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data