N773MC – MAULE MX 7-180 – 2015-01-23 NTSB Accident Report

On January 23, 2015, a Maule MX 7-180 (N773MC) was involved in an incident near Georgetown, TX. 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 did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.

The pilot maneuvered the airplane to land and noted moderate gusting wind from the left. During the landing, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind; the airplane began a left turn and then a hard right turn. The pilot lost control of the airplane and it exited the left side of the runway. The pilot advanced the throttle to avoid a ditch but the right wheel impacted the ditch. The left wing then struck the ground which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN15CA134. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N773MC.