Pilot Debrief

MAULE M-4-210C near Prospect Creek, AK — 2023-07-01

Final reportANC23LA048
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Date
2023-07-01
Location
Prospect Creek, AK, USA
Aircraft
MAULE M-4-210C
Registration
N40661
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on climbout, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot performed a low pass over a highway. During climbout, the pilot maintained an excessive angle of attack and the airplane veered left and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left elevator. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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