MAULE M-5-235C
Palmer, AK — April 4, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 4, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA028 |
| Event ID | 20230406107018 |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.59963, -149.24824 |
| Airport | Wick Air |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M-5-235C |
| 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 delayed decision to execute a go-around maneuver while landing with excess airspeed into a short strip, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent loss of control.
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.