8 Oct 2014: MAULE MX 7-235 — MCCREA ROSS W

8 Oct 2014: MAULE MX 7-235 — MCCREA ROSS W

No fatalities • Big Creek, ID, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach with shifting wind conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot stated that when on short final the airplane encountered a sudden downdraft or slight wind shear, which caused the left wing to dip and contact the ground. Following the wing tip dip the airplane yawed left and the main landing gear touched down and collapsed. The resulting damage to the airplane was the right wing tip, left wing, left wing lift strut, and right main landing gear. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • Effect on operation
  • cause Yaw control — Not attained/maintained

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 10sm

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