N8070

Substantial
None

MAULE M5-180C S/N: 8070C

Summary

On September 01, 1992, a Maule M5-180C (N8070) was involved in an incident near San Jose, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED LANDING FLARE WHICH RESULTED IN A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA372. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8070.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 1, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA372
Location
SAN JOSE, CA
Event ID
20001211X15711
Coordinates
37.340450, -121.899757
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED LANDING FLARE WHICH RESULTED IN A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
8070C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1985
Model / ICAO
M5-180C
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-5-235C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FARRINGTON ANDREW J
Address
141 W AIRVIEW WAY
City
SHELTON
State / Zip Code
WA 98584-1283
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA372