Maule MT-7-235
Leonardtown, MD — March 5, 2008
Event Information
| Date | March 5, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA123 |
| Event ID | 20080502X00584 |
| Location | Leonardtown, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.30917, -76.55000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Maule |
| Model | MT-7-235 |
| 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 inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The Airline Transport-rated pilot of the Maule MT-7-235 reported that he attempted a landing on runway 29, but was too fast, and aborted the landing. He returned for a second attempt, bounced on the main landing gear, and then "bounced it in pretty hard" on all three landing gear. The nose landing gear collapsed, the propeller struck the runway, and the airplane skidded to a stop. The pilot reported that there were no discrepancies with the performance and handling of the airplane. The winds reported 8 miles east were from 240 degrees at 11 knots gusting to 18 knots. The pilot reported 4 hours of experience in make and model, and that he received no formal training in the airplane.
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.