Pilot Debrief

Maule M7 near Manchester, NH — 2020-02-02

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Date
2020-02-02
Location
Manchester, NH, USA
Airport
MHT
Aircraft
Maule M7
Registration
N309MA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground-loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during a crosswind landing, the airplane bounced and veered left. The right wing struck the runway, and the airplane then ground looped to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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