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March 13, 2023 · Maule M-7-235B · N235TT
Hotchkiss, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hotchkiss, CO
Aircraft
Maule M-7-235B (1996)
Tail Number
N235TT
Operator
Wild Country Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA132
The pilot planned to land at a Bureau of Land Management backcountry landing strip he had previously visited over 100 times. After completing multiple low passes to assess the snow depth and overall conditions of the landing area, he executed a soft field landing in a 3-point, full stall attitude. During the rollout, the drag from the snow was greater than expected and he was unable to maintain control. The airplane nosed over at low speed and came to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer, rudder, and right-wing struts sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Snow/slush/ice covered surface-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The pilot planned to land at a Bureau of Land Management backcountry landing strip he had previously visited over 100 times. After completing multiple low passes to assess the snow depth and overall conditions of the landing area, he executed a soft field landing in a 3-point, full stall attitude. During the rollout, the drag from the snow was greater than expected and he was unable to maintain control. The airplane nosed over at low speed and came to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer, rudder, and right-wing struts sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:52 MDT
Nearest AirportBlm Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length1240 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-7-235B
Tail NumberN235TT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWild Country Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3A5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time11:35
Weather SourceWFAC