MAULE MT 7-260
Largo Vista, TX, September 12, 2014
Event Information
| Date | September 12, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Largo Vista, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.45444, -97.98861 |
| Airport | Lago Vista Rusty Allen |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA503 |
| Event ID | 20140918X90059 |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | MT 7-260 |
| Registration # | N719WM |
| 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 inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in the nose landing gear impacting the runway and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
Full Narrative
Prior to departure, the pilot noted the wind from the right at 8-16 knots and gusting 16-21 knots. He added that just after the airplane got airborne, there was a downdraft, and the airplane bounced three times. The airplane then made three larger bounces, before the nose landing gear collapsed and the propeller contacted the runway. The airplane exited the runway and came to rest in the grass. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies 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.