ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355936
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| Date: | Saturday 3 May 1997 |
| Time: | 09:30 LT |
| Type: |  Maule M-5 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N290X |
| MSN: | 6114C |
| Year of manufacture: | 1975 |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-470 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | West Fargo, ND -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fargo, ND (KFAR) |
| (D54) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot had moved his airplane from the airport due to flooding. He was in the process of returning the airplane, when the accident occurred. The majority of the airport was still under water with the exception of a 600-700 foot section of taxiway in front of the T-hangars on which the pilot was attempting to land. The pilot stated he lost a headwind, when he descended below the hangar height, and the airplane touched down short of the taxiway in two to three feet of water. The airplane then contacted the edge of the taxiway and nosed over.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions, and the terrain condition where the airplane touched down.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI97LA120
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 17:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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