Casualties unknown

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Loses Directional Control During Landing Rollout, Veers Off Runway (N1033C)

Borrego Springs, CA, US

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.

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Apr 2005 Maule MA-7-235C accident near Borrego Springs, CA?

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.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Apr 2005 involved a Maule MA-7-235C, registration N1033C, at Borrego Springs, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050504X00556. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.