Summary
On June 27, 2019, a Maule M5 (N6127M) was involved in an incident near Gillette, WY. 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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during landing on a private turf airstrip, upon touchdown on the soft end of the runway, the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot added that he should have overflown the airstrip to verify its condition.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA395. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6127M.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during landing on a private turf airstrip, upon touchdown on the soft end of the runway, the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot added that he should have overflown the airstrip to verify its condition.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA395