Pilot Debrief

MAULE MX-7-235 near Tea, SD — 2012-02-08

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Date
2012-02-08
Location
Tea, SD, USA
Airport
Y14
Aircraft
MAULE MX-7-235
Registration
N5664N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane on runway 34 and that the wind was from about 270 degrees at 5 knots. During the landing roll, the airplane was traveling about 15 mph when the left wing suddenly lifted up about 60 degrees, and the right wing struck the runway. The airplane tipped up on its nose, and the propeller struck the ground. Postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.

NTSB coding

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