No fatalities

11 May 2015: MAULE M 4-220C 220C — JENKINS MICHAEL D — Rigby, ID

Rigby, ID, United States

On 11 May 2015, a MAULE M 4-220C 220C operated by JENKINS MICHAEL D was involved in an aviation accident near Rigby, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing roll, a wind gust caused the right wing to rise, veering the airplane off the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.

Accident

During the landing roll of a tailwheel-equipped airplane, a gust of wind elevated the right wing. The airplane subsequently veered to the right and exited the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed during the runway excursion, and the left wing struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left main landing gear. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Pilot Report

The pilot, who was operating the tailwheel-equipped airplane, stated that the event occurred during the landing roll. No other details regarding the pilot, flight, or environmental conditions were provided in the report.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation