ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 211119
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| Date: | Saturday 7 October 2017 |
| Time: | 14:30 |
| Type: |  Maule M-7-235 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N81818 |
| MSN: | 4047C |
| Year of manufacture: | 1987 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3434 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-33A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Manokatak, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Dillingham, AK (DLG) |
| Manokatak, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, during takeoff from a beach, a wind gust pushed the airplane down, and he was unable to arrest the descent. Subsequently, the right wing impacted the beach first, then the left wing, the left landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to a stop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
According to the pilot, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 40° at 10 knots, gusting to 18 knots, and visibility was 10 miles. It is unknown from which direction the airplane was departing.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-May-2018 15:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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