Accident Maule M-5-235-C N5644N,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 284135
 
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Date:Sunday 14 October 2007
Time:16:35 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic M5 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Maule M-5-235-C
Owner/operator:Terrane Exploration
Registration: N5644N
MSN: 7347C
Total airframe hrs:1197 hours
Engine model:Textron Lycoming O-540-J1A5D
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Mesa, Arizona -   United States of America
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Santa Teresa, NM (5T6)
Destination airport:Mesa-Falcon Field, AZ (MSC/KFFZ)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot stated that he lost control of the airplane on the landing roll when the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to gain control by correcting the left turn with right rudder. The airplane then made an abrupt right turn and the left gear collapsed. After the propeller impacted the runway surface, the airplane came to rest perpendicular to the runway. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: LAX08CA011
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 2 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB LAX08CA011

History of this aircraft

Other occurrences involving this aircraft
16 December 2000 N5644N 0 KING SALMON, Alaska sub

Revision history:

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