Maule M-5-210C N62047
23 May 1992 · Wetumpka, Alabama, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 23 May 1992 at about 20:15 local time, a Maule M-5-210C registered N62047, operated by Colquitt, Robert T., was involved in an accident near Wetumpka, Alabama, United States. 2 people were on board and one died, one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 20:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Wetumpka, Alabama, United States
- Coordinates
- 32.5406, -86.2008
- Aircraft
- Maule M-5-210C
- Registration
- N62047
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Colquitt, Robert T.
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Wetumpka → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- ATL92FA107
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE FROM THE TRANSMISSION WIRES.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS ON LOCAL, PLEASURE FLIGHT WITH A PASSENGER. THE PASSENGER REPORTED THAT WHILE CRUISING OVER A LAKE, THE PILOT JERKED THE AIRPLANE UP SHARPLY, THE WHEELS HUNG ON A POWER LINE, AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER INTO THE LAKE. THIS ACCOUNT WAS CONFIRMED BY WITNESSES ON THE NEARBY SHORE. THE PILOT WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT, THE PASSENGER WAS RESCUED BY ONLOOKERS. THE AIRCRAFT SANK IN ABOUT 75 FEET OF WATER. INSPECTION OF THE WRECKAGE FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY EVIDENCE OF PRE-EXISITNG MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE. THERE WAS IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT, MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT INDICATIVE OF BRAIDED METAL CABLE CONTACT. THIS WAS THE PASSENGER'S FIRST FLIGHT IN AN AIRPLANE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Maule M-5 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 1992 | Maule M-5-235C | Durango, Colorado, United States | Michael J. Schultz | No injuries | - |
| 23 Dec 1992 | Maule M-5-180C | Moultrie, Georgia, United States | Harold M.dickinson | Minor injuries | - |
| 11 Apr 1992 | Maule M-5-210 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Air ADS, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 16 Oct 1991 | Maule M-5-235C | Moran, Wyoming, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
| 17 Aug 1991 | Maule M-5 | Ruby, Alaska, United States | Jesse G. Clifton | Fatal | 3 |
| 28 Feb 1993 | Maule M-5-220C | Englewood, Colorado, United States | Jeffery I. Berg/C. David Paul | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 1992 | Mosley Hs GN-1 | Cullman, Alabama, United States | Sharp, Milford G. | Serious injuries | - |
| 22 Jan 1992 | Cessna 172I | Gadsden, Alabama, United States | Liberty Aviation, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 11 Mar 1992 | Cessna 310R | Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States | Tuscaloosa Aviation, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 16 Mar 1992 | Kolb MARK III | Titus, Alabama, United States | Hauck, John R. | No injuries | - |
| 14 Apr 1992 | Guy Whisenant SKYBOLT | Gadsden, Alabama, United States | Owens, Donald W. | No injuries | - |
| 19 Apr 1992 | Piper PA-24-180 | Moontown, Alabama, United States | Akins, Robert D. | No injuries | - |