ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356391
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| Date: | Saturday 21 December 1996 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Maule M-5 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N56391 |
| MSN: | 7331C |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 330 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-J1A5D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Levant, ME -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (ME35) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot/owner departed from his private airstrip and flew a local flight. When he returned to land at his airstrip, he encountered a left crosswind, while landing to the north, and the airplane drifted right of the runway. The pilot then attempted a go-around, and the airplane struck trees. The pilot stated that he did not encounter any malfunctions of the airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact failure of the airframe or engine. An airport 10 miles from the accident site reported the winds to be from 290 degrees at 16 knots.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from tree(s) during an attempted go-around. The crosswind and proximity of tree(s) were related factors.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC97LA034
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 06:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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