# NTSB ANC79DAG68: Maule M4-210, N4741T, Anchorage, AK, July 21, 1979

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: July 21, 1979
- Place: Anchorage, AK · ANCHORAGE, AK
- Location: 61.2181° N, 149.9003° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Anchorage, AK, within about 23 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=61.2181&lon=-149.9003&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 2, 1979
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 134062
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC79DAG68
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG68

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2354  79/7/21    ANCHORAGE,AK        MAULE M4-210        CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             COMMERCIAL, AGE 46, 4815
        TIME - 1330                    N4741T              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 280 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - ANCHORAGE INT'L
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          ANCHORAGE,AK                GRANITE POINT,AK
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
           NOSE OVER/DOWN                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - WATER IN FUEL
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND
        COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4741T](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4741T-1997-01-27), registration cancelled 1997-01-27, S/N 1005 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: MAULE M4-210
- Registry model: [Maule M-4-210](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-4-210) (registry code 5460108) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Anchorage Int'L

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19790721018369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790721018369A), Jul 21, 1979: Maule M4, Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot failed to drain fuel system for water in fuel. Engine stopped after lift off. Ran off end of runway.

## Other investigations on N4741T (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA139), Aug 15, 1995: Maule MA-4 (N4741T), Port Alsworth, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILURE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO SUSTAIN A CLIMB BEFORE HITTING TREES. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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