Pilot Debrief

MAULE M4 near Scappoose, OR — 2024-08-06

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Date
2024-08-06
Location
Scappoose, OR, USA
Airport
KSPB
Aircraft
MAULE M4
Registration
N9849M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control after an encounter with a wind gust.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that shortly after touching down in the tail wheel equipped airplane, as the tail was settling the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the right. The right wing lifted and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that contributed to the accident.

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