Pilot Debrief

MAULE M-4-180V near Elko, NV — 2011-01-07

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Date
2011-01-07
Location
Elko, NV, USA
Airport
EKO
Aircraft
MAULE M-4-180V
Registration
N799ZZ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was conducting his first solo landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. He performed a three-point landing and, as the airplane slowed, the nose veered to the left. He applied right rudder to correct and the airplane began to roll to the right. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the runway surface. Postaccident examination of the airplane by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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