Pilot Debrief

MAULE MX-7-180C near Zelienople, PA — 2011-10-12

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Date
2011-10-12
Location
Zelienople, PA, USA
Airport
PJC
Aircraft
MAULE MX-7-180C
Registration
N567HW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he had been practicing takeoffs and landings in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. Upon landing, the airplane touched down a little hard and veered to the left. He applied full right rudder and right brake, and the airplane came to rest at the edge of the runway. During the accident sequence, the airplane’s right wing struck the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to a right wing rib and the right aileron. Examination of the airplane revealed no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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