Summary
On September 08, 2013, a Maule M-7-260C (N5515V) was involved in an incident near Nashua, MT. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a berm during the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a private dirt airstrip, the airplane collided with a dirt berm and ground looped. The berm was a result of recent work in the area of the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR13CA403. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5515V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a berm during the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a private dirt airstrip, the airplane collided with a dirt berm and ground looped. The berm was a result of recent work in the area of the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA403