On June 25, 2006, a Maule M-7-235C (registration N209Z) operated by Peter Hoffman was involved in an aviation accident near LA Verne, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain directional control on the landing rollout. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane veered off the runway after landing and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The pilot reported losing directional control after touchdown with no mechanical failures.
Accident Overview
An airplane veered off the runway after landing and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The incident occurred following a landing during which the pilot lost directional control.
Pilot Report
In a written statement, the pilot reported that he lost directional control of the airplane after touchdown. He stated that he was not successful in regaining control, so he allowed the airplane to run off the runway. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Mechanical Status
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions noted with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather Conditions
Reported winds at the time of the accident were variable at 4 knots.