Maule M5 N386X

Summary

On 19 August 2020 at about 23:16 local time, a Maule M5 registered N386X was involved in an accident near Olathe, Kansas, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

19 August 2020 at 23:16

Classification

Accident

Location

Olathe, Kansas, United States

Nearest airport

Johnson County Executive (OJC)

Coordinates

38.8472, -94.7378

Aircraft

Maule M5

Registration

N386X

Category

Airplane

Year built

1976

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Olathe → Olathe

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN20CA356

Nobody was injured.

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that the airplane touched down on the runway without incident. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane encountered a sudden wind gust and turned to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with aileron and rudder input. However, the airplane continued to turn left about 180° and came to rest upright. He stated that his aileron input was incorrect and exaggerated the left turn. In addition, he reported he was an inexperienced tailwheel pilot and the accident was "100% a case of pilot error." The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and aileron. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.