MAULE M 7-260C
Grace, ID — October 15, 2015
Event Information
| Date | October 15, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA015 |
| Event ID | 20151015X71651 |
| Location | Grace, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.46139, -111.70389 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M 7-260C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed in a field that had numerous gopher holes and mounds. During the landing roll, the main landing gear encountered a soft spot in the terrain and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing strut, rudder, and horizontal stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact 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.