MAULE MXT7
Quitman, AR — August 11, 2016
Event Information
| Date | August 11, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA433 |
| Event ID | 20160817X62230 |
| Location | Quitman, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.50278, -92.19806 |
| Airport | DIAMOND BLUFF |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | MXT7 |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited forward visibility due to sun glare.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during touchdown the airplane bounced and then landed in a flat attitude. The pilot further reported that the nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded down the runway and then nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to both wing struts and empennage.
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.