ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385275
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| Date: | Saturday 4 November 2000 |
| Time: | 12:45 LT |
| Type: |  Maule MX-7-180A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3079Z |
| MSN: | 20007C |
| Year of manufacture: | 1994 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 278 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-C4F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | St. Marys, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | St. Marys, GA (4J6) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot's statement, while conducting stop and go landings, his third attempt resulted in the right wing being lifted by wind gusts, and by the time he had put in control pressures to maintain directional control on the runway, the gusts abated. The result was a right sideward skid that collapsed the right main landing gear, causing the right wing tip and propeller to strike the runway. There were no injuries, however the wing spar sustained bending.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a sideward skid, a collapsed main landing gear strut, and wing strike.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA01LA025
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Apr-2024 16:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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