# NTSB LAX08CA106: Maule M-5-235C, N9277E, Monroe, WA, April 12, 2008 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: April 12, 2008, 15:50 local (22:50 UTC) - Place: Monroe, WA - Coordinates: 47.871387, -121.995277 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=47.8714&lon=-121.9953&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 28, 2008 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 67836 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX08CA106 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/67836/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA106 ## Probable cause The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Not specified; cases with it: [Maule M-5-235C, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=5460135), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: crosswind correction](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Maule M-5-235C, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030/cases.md?model=5460135), [All aircraft, 184 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Maule M-5-235C, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=5460135), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Action: lack of action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041030): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Maule M-5-235C, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041030/cases.md?model=5460135), [All aircraft, 792 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041030/cases.md) - [Airport facilities/design](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03017000): Environmental issues › Operating environment · Not specified (probable cause); cases with it: [Maule M-5-235C, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03017000/cases.md?model=5460135), [All aircraft, 52 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03017000/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Maule M-5-235C, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=5460135), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096); cases with it: [Maule M-5-235C, 18 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?model=5460135), [All aircraft, 2,287 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md) ## Analysis During the landing rollout, a moderate right crosswind gust of 7 to 8 knots affected the airplane, causing it to drift left. The pilot applied right rudder to compensate; however, as he applied more and repeated right rudder pressure the airplane continued to drift left. The airplane went off the left side of the runway, onto a grass shoulder, then nosed over into the drainage ditch. The pilot stated that the passenger in the copilot's seat was very nervous and tense throughout the flight, and with the sudden left movement of the airplane after landing, the passenger may have tensed up, inadvertently blocked the rudder pedals with his feet. ## Factual narrative On April 12, 2008, at 1550 Pacific daylight time, a Maule M-5-235C, N9277E, veered off the left side of the runway and nosed over after landing at Firstair Field, Monroe, Washington. The private pilot operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot and his two passengers were not injured; the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight originated at Woodland, Washington, at 1435. The pilot stated that during the landing rollout a moderate right crosswind gust of 7 to 8 knots affected the airplane, causing it to drift left. He applied right rudder to compensate, however, as he applied more and repeated right rudder pressure the airplane continued to drift left. It went off the runway, onto a grass shoulder, then nosed over into the drainage ditch. The pilot stated that the passenger in the copilot's seat was very nervous and tense throughout the flight, and with the sudden left movement of the airplane after landing, he may have tensed up and inadvertently blocked the rudder pedals with his feet. The pilot reported that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9277E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9277E), registered now, S/N 7154C, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Maule M-5-235C - Registry model: [Maule M-5-235C](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-5-235c) (registry code 5460135) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 7154C - Airframe hours: 2133.6 - Engines: Lycoming O-540-J1A5D 235 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Kenneth L Thomson - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, June 1, 2007 - Departed: KW27, Woodland, WA - Destination: KW16, Monroe, WA - Airport: KW16, Firstair Field, runway 07, 2,095 × 34 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 47; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3; flight hours: 185 total, 35 in this make and model, 3 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 230° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 45 °F - Altimeter: 30.09 inHg - Observed at: KPAE, 12 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 20080412014089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080412014089A), Apr 12, 2008: Maule M5235C, Monroe, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft was on a cross country flight from its home base of woodland, WA. Pilot reported upon landing at Monroe, WA on runway 7 that he "caught a… From the NTSB's public API. 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