Maule M-8-235
Grangeville, ID — March 22, 2008
Event Information
| Date | March 22, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA081 |
| Event ID | 20080415X00484 |
| Location | Grangeville, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.94250, -116.12334 |
| Airport | Idaho County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Maule |
| Model | M-8-235 |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing the tail wheel equipped airplane on runway 25 with no wind. His first approach was fast, the airplane bounced on touchdown, and he executed a go-around. On his second approach, the airplane drifted left and touched down left of the runway center line and bounced. Upon its second touchdown, the airplane swerved, and although the pilot attempted to regain control, it departed the left side of the runway and encountered a ditch. The pilot stated that "while current [he] did not have enough recent practice and should have refused PIC [pilot-in-command]."
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.