MAULE M 7-235B
Talkeetna, AK — June 6, 2015
Event Information
| Date | June 6, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC15CA038 |
| Event ID | 20150610X83303 |
| Location | Talkeetna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.32167, -150.09389 |
| Airport | TALKEETNA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M 7-235B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that this was his first landing on pavement in his tailwheel-equipped airplane with 29-inch tundra tires. He landed hard as a result of a slower than normal approach speed. After touchdown, he lost directional control and entered a ground loop to the right, resulting in substantial damage to the right aileron.
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or 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.