ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291335
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| Date: | Saturday 11 June 2016 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Maule M-6-235 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N5650J |
| MSN: | 7420C |
| Year of manufacture: | 1982 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3088 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fairbanks, Alaska -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fairbanks, AK (AK28) |
| Fairbanks, AK (25AA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that while attempting to assess the suitability of a gravel-covered ridge top for future landings in his tail-wheel equipped airplane, he attempted a full flap landing on the main wheels. After bouncing twice, he aborted the landing and adjusted the flaps to 40 degrees and applied full power. During the subsequent takeoff, he felt something hit the airplane, but elected to continue the takeoff and proceed to his final destination. During a postflight inspection, the pilot discovered substantial damage to the lower cross member structure of the fuselage.
The pilot stated there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's decision to land on terrain unsuitable for a wheel equipped airplane.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC16CA031
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2022 12:37 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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