N1048T

Substantial
None

MAULE M7S/N: 23037C

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 16, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA224
Location
Mammoth, AZ
Event ID
20110516X73350
Coordinates
32.739444, -110.534164
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 tree during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
23037C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
M7M7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-7-235B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TROTTER THOMAS J
Address
1700 KITSAP LAKE RD NW
City
BREMERTON
State / Zip Code
WA 98312-8847
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that after a normal landing onto a dirt road, which was covered with loose dirt and gravel, the airplane's right wing collided with a tree. The airplane rotated to the right approximately 20 degrees and began skidding sideways. He attempted to correct with rudder and brakes but the airplane exited the road and subsequently nosed over. According to the pilot, clear skies and a light breeze prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA224