ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287051
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| Date: | Thursday 16 April 2009 |
| Time: | 12:20 LT |
| Type: |  Maule M-5-235C |
| Owner/operator: | Lawson John R |
| Registration: | N9219E |
| MSN: | 7140C |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1315 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Los Angeles, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Santa Paula, CA (KSZP) |
| Los Angeles-Whiteman Airport, CA (WHP/KWHP) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing on Runway 30, the airplane bounced and touched down a second time in a three-point landing. During the landing roll, the airplane began to weathervane to the left. The pilot added right rudder and left aileron, and the airplane abruptly turned to the right and departed the runway. The airplane began skidding in the dirt, the left main landing gear failed, and the left wing tip impacted the ground. The winds were from 230 degrees at 10 knots at the time of the accident, giving a calculated left crosswind component of 9 knots for the landing. Examination of the airplane found no evidence of mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have contributed to a loss of directional control.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR09LA204
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 19:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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