# NTSB LAX84LA414: Maule M-4-210C, N40692, Jackson, CA, July 24, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 24, 1984, 16:00 local (23:00 UTC)
- Place: Jackson, CA
- Coordinates: 38.349849, -120.770973 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.3498&lon=-120.7710&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 24354
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX84LA414
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/24354/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA414

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - overconfidence in personal ability, pilot in command
  - weather condition - high wind (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
  - directional control - not possible, pilot in command
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command
- Main gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear,main gear - overload

## Analysis

DURING ARRIVAL, THE PLT OBSERVED THE WIND SOCK INDICATING A WIND FROM THE WEST AT ABOUT 15 KTS. HE ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN & LANDED ON RWY 19. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND, GROUND LOOPED & WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY, COLLAPSING THE LEFT MAIN GEAR. THE PLT ESTIMATED THAT THE WIND WAS GUSTING TO APRX 25 KTS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N40692](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40692), registered now, S/N 1088C (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: MAULE M-4-210C
- Registry model: [Maule M-4-210C](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-4-210c) (registry code 5460112) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-360-series) (registry code 17025, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1088C
- Airframe hours: 1340
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-360-D 210 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: James H Weathers
- Registered owner: Faye E. Bill
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, July 5, 1984
- Departed: OAK, OAKLAND, CA
- Destination: O70, JACKSON, CA
- Airport: 070, Westover Fld. Amador Co., runway 19, 3,400 × 60 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 59; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,000 total, 200 in this make and model, 50 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 15 knots, gusting 25
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F, dew point -0 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19840724034609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840724034609A), Jul 24, 1984: Maule M4210C, Jackson, CA, Substantial damage. Veered off runway and ground looped landing in gusty crosswind. Too much crosswind for type.

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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