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July 5, 2023 · Maule M-5-210C · N51592
Kusatan, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kusatan, AK
Aircraft
Maule M-5-210C (1974)
Tail Number
N51592
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC23LA047
The pilot reported that during the landing roll out on a remote, gravel/sand bar, the main landing gear wheels encountered an area of uneven sand and the airplane bounced and pitched into the air. She attempted to correct to no avail. Subsequently, when the airplane touched down from the bounce, the wheels dug into the sand, and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wing struts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a bounced landing and an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll out on a remote, gravel/sand bar, the main landing gear wheels encountered an area of uneven sand and the airplane bounced and pitched into the air. She attempted to correct to no avail. Subsequently, when the airplane touched down from the bounce, the wheels dug into the sand, and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the wing struts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportMcarthur River Gravel Bar (0nm N)
RunwayN/A
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-5-210C
Tail NumberN51592
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360 D33A · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F / 45 F
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC