On February 28, 1993, a Maule M-5-220C (registration N16CB) operated by Jeffery I. Berg/c. David Paul was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS: LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a crosswind approach, the pilot initiated a go-around after the aircraft drifted. The aircraft then struck airport wind instruments, became difficult to control, and eventually ground looped during landing. The pilot had 18 hours in type.
Incident Details
During a crosswind approach, the aircraft began to drift from the intended flight path. The pilot elected to abort the landing and initiate a go-around.
Go-Around and Impact
On the go-around, the aircraft drifted off the opposite side of the runway. It subsequently struck the airport wind instruments. The impact made the aircraft difficult to control.
Emergency and Landing
Following the impact, the pilot declared an emergency. During the subsequent landing, the aircraft became uncontrollable and ground looped.
Pilot Experience
The pilot had accumulated 18 hours of experience in the aircraft make and model involved.