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August 6, 2024 · Maule M4 210C · N9849M

Scappoose, OR

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Scappoose, OR
Aircraft
Maule M4 210C (1966)
Tail Number
N9849M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA276

The pilot reported that shortly after touching down in the tail wheel equipped airplane, as the tail was settling the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the right. The right wing lifted and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that contributed to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that shortly after touching down in the tail wheel equipped airplane, as the tail was settling the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the right. The right wing lifted and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that contributed to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:02 PDT
Nearest AirportScappoose Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M4 210C
Tail NumberN9849M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-A-1 · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 32 C
Altimeter30.16 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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