Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA90LA151

KLAMATH FALLS, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N40643

MAULE M-4-220C

Analysis

THE PILOT OF THE TAILWHEEL EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND LOOP.

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN A GROUND LOOP. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE/MODEL WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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