MAULE MX 7-180
Georgetown, TX, January 23, 2015
Event Information
| Date | January 23, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Georgetown, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.68111, -97.67917 |
| Airport | GEORGETOWN MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA134 |
| Event ID | 20150204X65201 |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | MX 7-180 |
| Registration # | N773MC |
| Operator | Donald Pfiester |
| Owner | Donald Pfiester |
| 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 did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot maneuvered the airplane to land and noted moderate gusting wind from the left. During the landing, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind; the airplane began a left turn and then a hard right turn. The pilot lost control of the airplane and it exited the left side of the runway. The pilot advanced the throttle to avoid a ditch but the right wheel impacted the ditch. The left wing then struck the ground which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions 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.