N6127M

Substantial
None

Maule M5S/N: 7162C

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 27, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA395
Location
Gillette, WY
Event ID
20190709X24045
Coordinates
44.348888, -105.337501
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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
7162C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
M5M5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-5-235C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OHMAN VICTOR N
Address
PO BOX 897
City
GLENROCK
State / Zip Code
WY 82637-0897
Country
United States

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