MAULE M5
Hamilton, MT — June 5, 2016
Event Information
| Date | June 5, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA285 |
| Event ID | 20160607X50206 |
| Location | Hamilton, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.25583, -114.12556 |
| Airport | RAVALLI COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M5 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered sharply to the left, and the left wing impacted the runway. The pilot further reported that the airplane continued to turn to the left off the runway onto loose soil and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to right lift struts.
According to the pilot, 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.