MAULE MXT-7-180
Maybee, MI — April 3, 2010
Event Information
| Date | April 3, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA187 |
| Event ID | 20100405X15832 |
| Location | Maybee, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.00389, -83.51556 |
| Airport | Private Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | MXT-7-180 |
| 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 compensate for gusting crosswinds resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was attempting to land on his private airstrip with a high, gusting wind condition. A local weather station reported that the prevailing wind was out of the south-southwest at 27 knots, gusting to 38 knots. The pilot reported that he aligned with runway 27 centerline and held a crab into the wind until the landing flare and touchdown. Upon touchdown, the airplane encountered a wind gust and the right wing impacted the ground. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest upside down on the grass runway. The right wing, engine firewall, and rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of 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.