1997-08-01: Maule M-4-220C (N40354) — Bemidgi, MN
On August 1, 1997, a Maule M-4-220C (registration N40354) was involved in an aviation accident near Bemidgi, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control of the airplane, as a result of an undetermined anomaly concerning of the right main landing gear brake. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Probable cause
the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control of the airplane, as a result of an undetermined anomaly concerning of the right main landing gear brake.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
The pilot reported that the approach and landing were normal. After a ground roll of 100 to 175 feet, the airplane veered to the right. It continued half way off the right side of the runway before coming to a stop. According to the pilot, a skid mark was visible on the runway. Postaccident inspection of the airplane after notification of the accident (14 days later) failed to reveal any failure/malfunction.