# NTSB NYC84LA229: Maule M5-180C, N56424, Millbrook, NY, July 3, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 3, 1984, 13:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Millbrook, NY
- Coordinates: 41.780456, -73.689414 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.7805&lon=-73.6894&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 35697
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC84LA229
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/35697/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA229

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - planned approach - improper, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - proper descent rate - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
  - remedial action - attempted, pilot in command
- Undershoot, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - terrain condition - ground

## Analysis

PLT WAS PRACTICING TOUCH-&-GO LANDINGS. ON FINAL APCH A HIGH SINK RATE DEVELOPED. PLT ADDED FULL PWR BUT SINK RATE WAS NOT ARRESTED. ACFT CONTACTED TERRAIN BEFORE APCH END OF RWY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N56424](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56424), registered now, S/N 8017C, built 1981 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: MAULE M5-180C
- Registry model: [Maule M-5-180C](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-5-180c) (registry code 5460204) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 8017C
- Airframe hours: 173
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-C1F 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Saunders Equipment
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, November 14, 1983
- Departed: 44N, MILLBROOK, NY
- Airport: 44N, Sky Acres, runway 17, 3,800 × 20 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 45; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 298 total, 166 in this make and model, 228 as pilot in command, 24 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 220° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 82 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

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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