N595Z

Substantial
Minor

MAULE M7S/N: 23105C

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 23, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA09CA416
Location
Turner, ME
Event ID
20090724X02446
Coordinates
44.186668, -70.226387
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
23105C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
M7M7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-7-235B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EVANS SAMUEL F
Address
3834 HIGHWAY 25
City
IUKA
State / Zip Code
MS 38852-8498
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel airplane departed an asphalt runway with the intention of moving the airplane to an adjacent turf runway at the same airport. The pilot stated that he made a normal takeoff, climbed above the trees, and began an approach to landing for the turf runway. The pilot made a "normal landing, and in an instant, the nose started down." The airplane's propeller struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest inverted. Post accident inspection by an FAA inspector revealed that the airplane exhibited no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies. The nearest weather reporting station, located approximately 9 nautical miles south of the accident site, reported winds from 060 degrees at 5 knots around the time of the accident. Several attempts were made to obtain the NTSB Pilot/Operator Report from the pilot and operator; however, neither submitted the form.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA09CA416