MAULE MX-7-180C
Zelienople, PA — October 12, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 12, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA168 |
| Event ID | 20120131X43422 |
| Location | Zelienople, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.80861, -80.16306 |
| Airport | Zelienople Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | MX-7-180C |
| 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 did not maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he had been practicing takeoffs and landings, in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. Upon landing the airplane touched down a little hard and veered to the left. He applied full right rudder and right brake and the airplane came to rest at the edge of the runway. During the accident sequence the airplane struck the right wing on the runway which resulted in substantial damage to a right wing rib and aileron. Examination of the airplane revealed no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
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.