N125AB

Substantial
None

MAULE MXT-7-180S/N: 14102C

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 3, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA187
Location
Maybee, MI
Event ID
20100405X15832
Coordinates
42.003887, -83.515556
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 compensate for gusting crosswinds resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
14102C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
MXT-7-180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
MXT-7-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TKC AVIATION LLC
Address
224 LIBERTY ST E
City
YORK
State / Zip Code
SC 29745-1551
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was attempting to land on his private airstrip with a high, gusting wind condition. A local weather station reported that the prevailing wind was out of the south-southwest at 27 knots, gusting to 38 knots. The pilot reported that he aligned with runway 27 centerline and held a crab into the wind until the landing flare and touchdown. Upon touchdown, the airplane encountered a wind gust and the right wing impacted the ground. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest upside down on the grass runway. The right wing, engine firewall, and rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of 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# CEN10CA187