MAULE MX 7-235
Port Orchard, WA — June 20, 2014
Event Information
| Date | June 20, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA254 |
| Event ID | 20140619X13005 |
| Location | Port Orchard, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.46500, -122.56834 |
| Airport | VAUGHAN RANCH AIRFIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | MX 7-235 |
| 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 delayed remedial action and failure to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that as he flew over the airstrip, winds were light in the area and the wind sock indicated 4-6 knots. He decided to land with full flaps. Immediately after touchdown the airplane collided with a rut which resulted in two bounces. The pilot added power and rudder control after the first bounce and then noticed the airplane was being pushed to the left by variable wind conditions. After the second bounce he noticed more significant wind conditions and aborted the landing by advancing full throttle. The pilot stated he " …got hit with a pretty substantial windshear…" The airplane collided with trees on the left side of the airstrip and nosed over. The fuselage and wings were substantially damaged. 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.