# NTSB CHI07CA292: Maule M5-210C, N62063, Central City, NE, September 2, 2007 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: September 2, 2007, 18:35 local (23:35 UTC) - Place: Central City, NE - Coordinates: 41.112499, -98.051666 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.1125&lon=-98.0517&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 4 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 31, 2007 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA-Lincoln FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 66833 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI07CA292 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/66833/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA292 ## Probable cause The pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the crosswind. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown - compensation for wind conditions - improper, pilot in command (cause) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - terrain condition - ground ## Analysis The pilot stated that during a crosswind landing on runway 15 (2,900 feet by 50 feet, asphalt), after the right wheel had touched down, the airplane began to drift to the left. He applied right rudder in order to compensate; however, the drift continued. He reported he lifted his foot off the rudder pedal and applied the toe brakes in an attempt to regain control of the airplane, at which point the airplane ground looped. The pilot reported winds were from the southwest, about a 45-degree right crosswind, at 5 to 7 knots. The pilot noted that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident. ## Factual narrative The pilot stated that during a crosswind landing on runway 15 (2,900 feet by 50 feet, asphalt), after the right wheel had touched down, the airplane began to drift to the left. He applied right rudder in order to compensate; however, the drift continued. He reported he lifted his foot off the rudder pedal and applied the toe brakes in an attempt to regain control of the airplane, at which point the airplane ground looped. The pilot reported winds were from the southwest, about a 45-degree right crosswind, at 5 to 7 knots. The pilot noted that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N62063](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62063), registered now, S/N 6088C (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Maule M5-210C - Registry model: [Maule M-5-210C](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-5-210c) (registry code 5460134) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental IO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-360-series) (registry code 17025, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 6088C - Airframe hours: 2744 - Engines: Teledyne Continental IO-360-D33A 210 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, September 1, 2006 - Departed: PVT, Cedar Rapids, NE - Destination: 07K, Central City, NE - Airport: 07K, Central City Muni, runway 15, 2,900 × 50 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 39; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; last flight review July 1, 2007; seat: left; flight hours: 690 total, 17 in this make and model, 690 as pilot in command, 19 in the last 90 days, 19 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 170° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 86 °F, dew point 61 °F - Altimeter: 30.09 inHg - Observed at: GRI, 15 nm away ## 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 20070902022509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070902022509A), Sep 2, 2007: Maule M5210C, Central City, NE, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated while landing he was distracted by his son, and lost control of his aircraft. From the NTSB's public API. 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