Summary
On April 10, 1996, a Maule M-5 (N725V) was involved in an accident near Plains, GA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot misjudging distance and speed during the approach, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing.
On April 9, 1996, about 2014 eastern daylight time, a Maule M-5, N725V, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, overshot the runway and crashed in the vicinity of Plains, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot and one passenger reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Americus, Georgia, about 15 minutes before the accident.
The pilot stated he was landing to the west at a private airfield. His approach was steep and fast. The airplane touched down long and bounced. He realized he had insufficient runway remaining to make a go-around and went off the end of the runway. The airplane collided with trees and a garage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA96LA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N725V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot misjudging distance and speed during the approach, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing.
Aircraft Information
Analysis
On April 9, 1996, about 2014 eastern daylight time, a Maule M-5, N725V, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, overshot the runway and crashed in the vicinity of Plains, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot and one passenger reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Americus, Georgia, about 15 minutes before the accident.
The pilot stated he was landing to the west at a private airfield. His approach was steep and fast. The airplane touched down long and bounced. He realized he had insufficient runway remaining to make a go-around and went off the end of the runway. The airplane collided with trees and a garage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA96LA111