Pilot Debrief

MAULE M-5-180C near Price, UT — 2021-02-08

Final reportWPR21LA112
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Date
2021-02-08
Location
Price, UT, USA
Airport
PUC
Aircraft
MAULE M-5-180C
Registration
N62055
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll, he lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. The airplane exited the side of the runway where the right main landing gear separated. The right wing contacted the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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