N40668

Substantial
None

MAULE M-4-220CS/N: 2175C

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 30, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA126
Location
Westmoreland, TN
Event ID
20100131X62655
Coordinates
36.588333, -86.168609
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 failure to maintain clearance from a snow drift.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N40668
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
2175C
Model / ICAO
M-4-220C

Analysis

The pilot stated he departed Lafayette, Tennessee, flying visual flight rules to a private airstrip in Westmoreland, Tennessee. Upon arrival at Westmoreland, he entered right traffic to runway 19. The runway was covered with snow and snow drifts. He completed the before landing checks and landed on the runway. During landing roll out, he failed to maintain a visual look out and the left main landing gear collided with a snow drift. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in structural damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot and one passenger exited the airplane unassisted and without injury. The pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA126