N4550R

Substantial
None

MAULE M-4-220CS/N: 2017C

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 17, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA233
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Event ID
20110317X10123
Coordinates
35.145278, -106.795280
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
2017C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M-4-220C
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-4-220C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CARPENTER KEVIN C
Address
17406 DOWELL CIR
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75252-5711
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the tailwheel airplane began to "pitch left" during landing. The pilot made crosswind corrections and could not maintain wings level. The left wing touched the runway and the airplane continued straight. The airplane subsequently yawed to the right. The pilot was unable to correct the yaw with rudder application and engine power, and the airplane exited the runway. The airplane's left landing gear folded when it contacted the terrain off the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its left wing spar. The pilot did not indicate that there were any airplane mechanical malfunctions prior to the airplane exiting the runway.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA233