Pilot Debrief

MAULE MX-7-235 near Copperopolis, CA — 2022-06-11

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Date
2022-06-11
Location
Copperopolis, CA, USA
Aircraft
MAULE MX-7-235
Registration
N13ZF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the amphibian airplane reported that, during takeoff from the lake, the airplane encountered a gust of wind, which lifted the left wing. While correcting the airplane encountered a second gust of wind, which raised the left wing, resulting in the right wingtip striking the water. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted within the water, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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