On October 26, 1984, a Maule M-6-235 (registration N56512) operated by Robert H Larrabee was involved in an aviation accident near Kenai, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft bounced during landing, ground-looped, pitched up to stall, then entered a spin before impacting the ground vertically.
What happened
According to witness accounts, the aircraft experienced two bounces at a point approximately 1000 to 1500 feet down the runway. Following these bounces, the aircraft began to ground loop. During this maneuver, the nose pitched up sharply, causing the aircraft to climb steeply to an altitude of about 40 feet above ground level (AGL) before stalling.
As the stall developed, the right wing dropped, leading the aircraft into a spin. The aircraft then impacted the ground in a vertical attitude.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 26 Oct 1984 Maule M-6-235 accident near Kenai, AK?
An aircraft bounced during landing, ground-looped, pitched up to stall, then entered a spin before impacting the ground vertically.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Oct 1984 involved a Maule M-6-235, registration N56512, operated by Robert H Larrabee, at Kenai, AK.
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