Maule M5
Anchorage, AK — August 22, 2019
Event Information
| Date | August 22, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA507 |
| Event ID | 20190822X02939 |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.49333, -151.90639 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive braking during landing on a dry lakebed, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after a three-point landing on a dry lakebed, the main landing gear "hit an unseen undulation in the landing pathway" and the airplane bounced. As the main landing gear touched down again, the pilot applied heavy braking and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount, right wing and the left-wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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.