On April 10, 2005, a Maule MA-7-235C (registration N1033C) was involved in an aviation accident near Borrego Springs, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot lost directional control during landing rollout, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and sustain damage when the right wing contacted the ground. No mechanical failures were reported; winds at a nearby station were gusting.
Accident Overview
During the landing rollout, the pilot of a fixed-wing aircraft lost directional control. The airplane veered off the runway and collided with terrain. The right wing sustained damage upon contacting the ground.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the landing was being conducted to the southwest. He stated that directional control was lost during the rollout. The pilot further noted that the airplane and its engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions throughout the flight.
Weather Conditions
The nearest official weather reporting station was located 360 degrees at a distance of 27 nautical miles from the accident site. At the time of the accident, that station reported winds from 360 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 22 knots.
Damage
The aircraft sustained damage when the right wing made contact with the ground after the runway excursion.