ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356515
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| Date: | Sunday 3 November 1996 |
| Time: | 13:21 LT |
| Type: |  Maule MX-7-235 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N56593 |
| MSN: | 10011C |
| Total airframe hrs: | 700 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-W1A5D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hubbard Lake, MI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Berrien Springs, MI (C20 |
| (1MI8) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot initiated a landing at a private airstrip. A witness reported that during the landing, he observed the airplane float about 3/4 of the length of the 1,400 foot airstrip before touching down. The pilot then elected to abort the landing. During the initial climb, the airplane drifted to the right and impacted trees and the terrain. About 18 miles north, the 1254 est wind was reported to be from 250 degrees at 10 knots. The direction of landing was to the north.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the airstreip during the go-around (aborted landing). The crosswind and proximity of trees were related factors.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI97LA019
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 08:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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