MAULE M-4-220C
Albuquerque, NM — March 17, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 17, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA233 |
| Event ID | 20110317X10123 |
| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.14528, -106.79528 |
| Airport | Double Eagle II Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M-4-220C |
| 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 control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the tailwheel airplane began to "pitch left" during landing. The pilot made crosswind corrections and could not maintain wings level. The left wing touched the runway and the airplane continued straight. The airplane subsequently yawed to the right. The pilot was unable to correct the yaw with rudder application and engine power, and the airplane exited the runway. The airplane's left landing gear folded when it contacted the terrain off the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its left wing spar. The pilot did not indicate that there were any airplane mechanical malfunctions prior to the airplane exiting the runway.
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.