Pilot Debrief

Maule M 6-235 near Palmer, AK — 2019-09-17

Final reportGAA19CA552
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Date
2019-09-17
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Aircraft
Maule M 6-235
Registration
N88DK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in the airplane hitting a rut, bouncing, and then nosing over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing on an off-airport gravel bar in a river, the airplane veered right, hit a rut, and then bounced. The pilot applied the brakes, and the airplane subsequently nosed over and then came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift struts and empennage. 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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