Pilot Debrief

MAULE MX 7-180 near Georgetown, TX — 2015-01-23

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Date
2015-01-23
Location
Georgetown, TX, USA
Airport
GTU
Aircraft
MAULE MX 7-180
Registration
N773MC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot maneuvered the airplane to land and noted moderate gusting wind from the left. During the landing, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind; the airplane began a left turn and then a hard right turn. The pilot lost control of the airplane and it exited the left side of the runway. The pilot advanced the throttle to avoid a ditch but the right wheel impacted the ditch. The left wing then struck the ground which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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