On October 3, 1993, a Maule M-5-200C (registration N16CB) was involved in an aviation accident near Watkins, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTING IN THE INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION ON A TIMELY MANNER. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a training landing, a private pilot added full power and full left rudder to abort after a swerve, but the instructor asked for throttle closure. The student did not relinquish controls, resulting in loss of directional control.
Event Description
On the third landing of a training flight, the airplane swerved to the right during the landing rollout. The private pilot receiving instruction attempted to abort the landing by adding full power and applying full left rudder. The instructor pilot told the pilot to close the throttle.
Instructor Report
The instructor stated that the pilot failed to relinquish the controls, and as a result, directional control was lost.
Private Pilot Report
The private pilot reported that the instructor did not attempt to take control of the airplane and only asked for the power reduction.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 3 Oct 1993 Maule M-5-200C accident near Watkins, CO?
During a training landing, a private pilot added full power and full left rudder to abort after a swerve, but the instructor asked for throttle closure. The student did not relinquish controls, resulting in loss of directional control.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Oct 1993 involved a Maule M-5-200C, registration N16CB, at Watkins, CO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTING IN THE INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION ON A TIMELY MANNER.
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