MAULE M-7-260C
Nashua, MT — September 8, 2013
Event Information
| Date | September 8, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA403 |
| Event ID | 20130910X94248 |
| Location | Nashua, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.29833, -106.25833 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M-7-260C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a berm during the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a private dirt airstrip, the airplane collided with a dirt berm and ground looped. The berm was a result of recent work in the area of the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.