Pilot Debrief

MAULE MXT-7-180A near Manzanita, OR — 2012-09-03

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Date
2012-09-03
Location
Manzanita, OR, USA
Airport
3S7
Aircraft
MAULE MXT-7-180A
Registration
N353LS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot said that everything seemed normal when the airplane was approaching the runway. As the airplane crossed over the trees on final approach, it was lined up with the runway centerline. Then the wind shifted to a crosswind, and the airplane veered to the side of the runway. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane with the runway, and added power to perform a go-around. However, the airplane touched down briefly and then bounced. The right wing struck a tree, and the airplane then spun into a line of trees, substantially damaging both wings and the fuselage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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