ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355764
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Date: | Thursday 12 June 1997 |
Time: | 11:45 LT |
Type: | Maule M-6-235 |
Owner/operator: | Private |
Registration: | N5653C |
MSN: | 7457C |
Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Salome, AZ -
United States of America
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Phase: | Landing |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | (2AZ1) |
Destination airport: | |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The pilot reported that he was landing on runway 27, when the aircraft encountered a strong crosswind gust from the southwest and ground looped. He estimated the winds were from 200 degrees at 20 knots with occasional gusts to 30 knots.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | LAX97LA208 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 1 year |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB LAX97LA208
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Revision history:
Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
12-Mar-2024 15:24 |
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