Maule M 6-235
Palmer, AK — September 17, 2019
Event Information
| Date | September 17, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA552 |
| Event ID | 20190917X60952 |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.35528, -148.40944 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Maule |
| Model | M 6-235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| 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 and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in the airplane hitting a rut, bouncing, and then nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, while landing off-airport on a gravel river bar, the airplane veered right, hit a rut and bounced. The pilot applied the brakes and the airplane subsequently nosed over coming to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift struts and empennage.
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.