MAULE M 7-235C
Kemmerer, WY — September 30, 2015
Event Information
| Date | September 30, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA291 |
| Event ID | 20151001X94242 |
| Location | Kemmerer, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.82222, -110.55750 |
| Airport | Kemmerer Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M 7-235C |
| 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
A hard landing which resulted in a loss directional control and ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the landing was "hard and the plane bounced, I tried to get it under control, but the next time it came down it also hit hard." He reported that he tried to execute a go-around but the airplane for a third time, "came down again and ground looped." The airplane departed the runway to the left, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted terrain. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot also stated, "I should have had more training in this airplane, and I should not have landed at an airport with such a high density altitude."
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.