N62015

Substantial
None

Maule M-5-210CS/N: 6059C

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 23, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC06CA103
Location
Linville, VA
Event ID
20060514X00568
Coordinates
38.567501, -78.855834
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 improper decision to depart with a tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
6059C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
M-5-210C
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-5-210C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BENDER EVAN D H
Address
5597 HARPINE HWY
City
LINVILLE
State / Zip Code
VA 22834-2347
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot did not note any abnormalities with the airplane during the preflight inspection, taxi, or run-up. The pilot preferred to depart to the northeast because there were obstructions located at the southwest end of the 900-foot long, grass runway, even with a tailwind. He would typically set the flaps to 10 degrees during the takeoff roll; however during the accident takeoff, he forgot to set the flaps. The downwind takeoff roll extended beyond the normal liftoff point, and about 650 feet down the runway, and about 40 mph indicated airspeed, the pilot aborted the takeoff. The airplane subsequently overran the runway and impacted trees. Following the accident, the pilot reported that the tailwind may have been stronger than he anticipated.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA103