Pilot Debrief

MAULE MX 7-235 near Port Orchard, WA — 2014-06-20

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Date
2014-06-20
Location
Port Orchard, WA, USA
Airport
WN13
Aircraft
MAULE MX 7-235
Registration
N5665A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that as he flew over the airstrip, winds were light in the area and the wind sock indicated 4-6 knots. He decided to land with full flaps. Immediately after touchdown the airplane collided with a rut which resulted in two bounces. The pilot added power and rudder control after the first bounce and then noticed the airplane was being pushed to the left by variable wind conditions. After the second bounce he noticed more significant wind conditions and aborted the landing by advancing full throttle. The pilot stated he " …got hit with a pretty substantial windshear…" The airplane collided with trees on the left side of the airstrip and nosed over. The fuselage and wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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