N71MSMAULE M-6-2352023-12-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MAULE M-6-235S/N: 7452C

Summary

On December 29, 2023, a Maule M-6-235 (N71MS) was involved in an incident near Beaumont, TX. All 2 people 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 directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA081. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N71MS.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 29, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN24LA081
Location
Beaumont, TX
Event ID
20240104193605
Coordinates
30.070603, -94.215837
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 directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
7452C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
M-6-235
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-6-235

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TAF AERIAL SERVICES LLC
Address
3201 HIGHWAY 59 W
City
BEEVILLE
State / Zip Code
TX 78102-8284
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA081