# NTSB CHI90LA195: Maule M-5-235C, N6VD, East Tawas, MI, July 24, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 24, 1990, 13:15 local (17:15 UTC)
- Place: East Tawas, MI
- Coordinates: 44.279106, -83.480171 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.2791&lon=-83.4802&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 28, 1992
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 14721
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI90LA195
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/14721/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA195

## Probable cause

THE PRIVATE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER TOUCHDOWN.

## 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
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - ground loop/swerve - encountered, pilot in command (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE EXPERIENCED SOME WIND SHEAR DURING THE FINAL APPROACH TO LANDING. HE STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN, A GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE AIRPLANE, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND IT GROUND LOOPED. THE PILOT HAD 170 HOURS TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING 131 HOURS IN THE ACCIDENT MAKE AND MODEL AIRCRAFT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6VD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6VD), registered now, S/N A7354C, built 1981 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: MAULE M-5-235C
- Registry model: [Maule MX-7-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-mx-7-235) (registry code 5470207) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming IO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series) (registry code 41530, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: A73546
- Airframe hours: 150
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-540-W1A5D 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Beattie, Michael J.
- Registered owner: Wholistic Helpers, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 1, 1989, 15 hours before
- Departed: FNT, FLINT, MI
- Airport: 6D9, runway 8, 4,800 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 170 total, 131 in this make and model, 103 as pilot in command, 15 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 140° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F

## 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 19900724028279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900724028279A), Jul 24, 1990: Maule M5235C, East Tawan, MI, Substantial damage. Lost control and ground looped on landing. Blamed a crosswind gust.

## Other investigations on N6VD (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 GAA16CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA309), Jun 11, 2016: Maule MX 7 (N6VD), Ontario, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted the right wing impacting the ground, and nose down.

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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