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Airplane Departs Runway and Flips Over During Crosswind Landing (N711JR)

Bennington, VT, US

On March 31, 2002, a Maule M-5-180C (registration N711JR) was involved in an aviation accident near Bennington, VT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported landing on a 3,704-foot asphalt runway with a left crosswind. After normal touchdown, the airplane drifted left, departed the runway, and flipped over.

Event Description

The airplane was landing on runway 31, which is 3,704 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. According to the pilot, the airport's windsock indicated a 90-degree left crosswind at an estimated speed of 10 miles per hour. The touchdown was normal, but shortly thereafter the airplane began to drift to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the drift, but the aircraft departed the left side of the runway and flipped over.

Weather Conditions

Winds reported at the airport approximately 30 minutes after the accident came from 20 degrees at 6 knots.

Additional Details

No further information was provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the date and time of the occurrence. The number of occupants and their status were not specified in the source. The accident occurred on runway 31, and no damage items were listed.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Mar 2002 Maule M-5-180C accident near Bennington, VT?

A pilot reported landing on a 3,704-foot asphalt runway with a left crosswind. After normal touchdown, the airplane drifted left, departed the runway, and flipped over.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Mar 2002 involved a Maule M-5-180C, registration N711JR, at Bennington, VT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020408X00475. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.