# NTSB MIA02LA114: Maule M-7-235C, N4258Y, Carrollton, GA, June 20, 2002 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 20, 2002, 17:58 local (21:58 UTC) - Place: Carrollton, GA - Coordinates: 33.630832, -85.151947 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.6308&lon=-85.1519&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 25, 2003 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 55004 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA02LA114 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/55004/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=55004 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA114 ## Probable cause the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, landing - aborted - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - recovery from bounced landing - inadequate, pilot in command - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command - In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - aborted - terrain condition - ground ## Analysis The pilot was aware of a crosswind condition. When he got below the trees on final approach the crosswind changed. After landing, the airplane bounced and then drifted to the right. He added power to go-around, the airplane became airborne, and drifted to the left of the runway. The pilot stated that just as he was flaring, "...the quartering crosswind, gusted slightly and I apparently did not adequately compensate." He attempted to bank to the right, the right wing struck the ground causing the aircraft to spin around, catch fire and burn. The pilot was given an NTSB Pilot/Operator Accident Report Form 6120.1/2, he submitted a statement, but a completed form was not received. ## Factual narrative On June 20, 2002 about 1758 eastern daylight time, a Maule M-7-235C, N4258Y, owned by McCord Aviation Inc., and operated by an individual, burned after landing, at the West Georgia Regional Airport (CTJ), Carrollton, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91personal flight. The airplane was substantially damaged. The commercial-rated pilot reported no injuries. The flight had originated from Moultrie, Georgia, at 1630. According to the pilot's statement, about 15nm south of the airport, he monitored the airport's AWOS (Automated Weather Observation System), and determined that the local winds were "8kts at 100 degrees, and determined that runway 16 was in use. He said, on final approach he "compensated for the crosswind" and attempted a landing. As the airplane dropped below the treetops the "crosswind subsided somewhat and...just as I was flaring, the quartering crosswind...gusted slightly and I apparently did not adequately compensate." After touching down and "...bouncing a couple of times the aircraft floated and drifted to the right with the nose at a fairly high attitude." He attempted to abort the landing by adding "full power." He was not sure if one wheel touched or if the airplane "...weathervaned, but I found myself suddenly at about a 40 degree angle to the left of the runway track...it may be that I did not apply enough right rudder for the power increase and/or did not keep my left aileron low enough to keep the gust from lifting the wing. I suspect that fatigue may have also been a factor in my inadequate reaction." With full power applied, he attempted to fly the airplane off the field by "…starting a bank to the right to avoid the trees at the east edge of the field. I believe that my right wing tip touched the ground and spun the craft around to the right where I impacted hard into a low embankment." When the airplane came to a stop smoke was coming from the engine compartment. He shut off the fuel, and exited the cockpit. The engine burst into flame as he was exiting. The fire department arrived and contained the fire after the airplane was completely destroyed. The pilot was given an NTSB Pilot/Operator Accident Report Form 6120.1/2, he submitted a statement, but a completed form was not received. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4258Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4258Y-2013-11-08), registration cancelled 2013-11-08, S/N 25056C, built 2000 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Maule M-7-235C - Registry model: [Maule M-7-235C](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-7-235c) (registry code 5460110) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 25056C - Engines: Lycoming O-540-J1A5D 235 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: William Deney, doing business as Crossland's Consultants LLC. - Registered owner: McCord Aviation Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: MUL, Moultrie, GA - Destination: CTJ, Carrollton, GA - Airport: CTJ, West Georgia Regional, runway 16, 5,002 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 47; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: unknown; seat: left; flight hours: 550 total, 25 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 10° at 3 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 70 °F - Altimeter: 30.25 inHg - Observed at: KRMG, 45 nm away ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on May 15, 2003, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=55004. 146 KB in all. - Reports from Federal Agencies (item 1, .PDF, 66 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40447718&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Reports%20from%20Federal%20Agencies-Master.PDF - Pilot's Statement (item 2, .PDF, 80 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40182092&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%27s%20Statement-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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