MAULE MX-7-235
Tea, SD — February 8, 2012
Event Information
| Date | February 8, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA159 |
| Event ID | 20120217X04436 |
| Location | Tea, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.45518, -96.80241 |
| Airport | Lincoln County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | MX-7-235 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel equipped airplane on runway 34 and that the wind was about 270 degrees at 5 knots. During landing roll out the airplane was traveling about 15 mph when the left wing suddenly lifted up about 60 degrees and the right wing struck the runway. The airplane tipped up on its nose and it had a propeller strike. The postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure 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.