MAULE M-5-210C
Tok, AK — August 24, 2011
Event Information
| Date | August 24, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC11CA085 |
| Event ID | 20110824X01438 |
| Location | Tok, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 63.26667, -143.66667 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M-5-210C |
| 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 go-around soon enough to preclude the necessity of a forced landing due to the airplane's inability to outclimb ascending terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot attempted to land at an off airport site. After aborting the attempted landing, he said the airplane could not out climb the terrain, and he selected a secondary site for landing. The second site was rough, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left lift strut during the landing roll. There were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
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.