MAULE M-4-180V
Elko, NV — January 7, 2011
Event Information
| Date | January 7, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA091 |
| Event ID | 20110107X44303 |
| Location | Elko, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.82500, -115.79166 |
| Airport | Elko Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M-4-180V |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot submitted a written statement. He had accrued 13 hours of flight time in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, and was conducting his first solo landing in it. He performed a three point landing and as the airplane slowed, the nose veered to the left. He applied right rudder to correct, and the airplane began to roll to the right. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the runway surface. Post accident examination of the airplane by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any mechanical anomalies. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.
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.