Maule M-7-235 near Red Lodge, MT — 2008-02-10

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated the touchdown was normal, but during the rollout with a left quartering headwind at 10 knots, the airplane began to drift left. The pilot applied brake and rudder in an attempt to correct the situation, but the airplane departed the runway surface, encountered a snow bank and nosed over. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident where from 130 degrees at 10 knots. No mechanical anomalies were reported.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

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