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
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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