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Maule M-4-220C accident at Bemidgi, MN, 1 Aug 1997 (N40354)

Bemidgi, MN, US

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.

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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.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X08585. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.