# NTSB SEA82DA147: Maule BEE DEE M-4, N4170C, Yakima, WA, August 21, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: August 20, 1982, 19:30 local (Aug 21, 1982, 02:30 UTC)
- Place: Yakima, WA
- Coordinates: 46.540878, -120.760841 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.5409&lon=-120.7608&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report August 20, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 73102
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA82DA147
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/73102/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA147

## Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT JUST AS HE BECAME AIRBORNE, AN UNCONTROLLABLE LEFT ROLL DEVELOPED. THE LEFT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT CARTWHEELED. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE AILERON BALANCE AND CONTROL CABLES WERE REVERSED TO THE AILERON HORNS DURING RECENT REBUILDING OF THE AIRCRAFT.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - flt control syst,aileron control - incorrect (cause)
  - maintenance,major repair - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause)
  - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb
- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4170C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4170C), registered now, S/N 11 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: MAULE BEE DEE M-4 (BEE DEE M-)
- Registry model: [Maule BEE DEE M-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-bee-dee-m-4) (registry code 5460102) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-300 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-300-series) (registry code 17022, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 11
- Airframe hours: 883
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-300A 145 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Thomas R. Rogers
- Registered owner: Thomas R. Rogers
- Departed: YKM, YAKIMA, WA
- Destination: YKM, YAKIMA, WA
- Airport: YKM, Yakima Air Terminal, runway 27, 7,603 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 50; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 745 total, 308 in this make and model, 678 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 60 statute miles
- Temperature: 180 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: YKM

## 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 19820820042509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820820042509A), Aug 20, 1982: Maule M4, Yakima, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot lost directional control during takeoff. Ailerons control cables were attacted in reverse direction.

## Other investigations on N4170C (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB OAK71DVD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVD21), Dec 12, 1970: Maule M-4 (N4170C), Newark, CA, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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