MAULE M-4-220C
Abernathy, TX, July 25, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 25, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Abernathy, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.84083, -101.75777 |
| Airport | Abernathy Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA521 |
| Event ID | 20090814X64600 |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M-4-220C |
| Registration # | N11EN |
| Operator | OSKY DEUCE LLC |
| Owner | OSKY DEUCE LLC |
| 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 failure of the fuselage's tube structure due to corrosion during a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot with one passenger on-board the airplane was practicing landings to familiarize the passenger with the airplane. During one of the landings, the airplane landed "firm." After noticing added noise in the cabin and the "seats being jarred” they taxied back to the hangar. The pilot reported that a fuselage tube had failed due to a "pre-existing weakened condition." The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector who examined the airplane reported that the fuselage tube displayed evidence of corrosion.
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.