Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ATL05CA164

Guyton, GA, USA

Aircraft #1

N1012H

Maule MT-7-235

Analysis

During a landing on a private sod airstrip the airplane bounced twice, and on the second touchdown the nose wheel assembly collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane.

Factual Information

"This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries."

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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