Maule M-4-220C N2007U
21 July 1990 · Missoula, Montana, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 21 July 1990 at about 18:42 local time, a Maule M-4-220C registered N2007U was involved in an accident near Missoula, Montana, United States. 4 people were 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.
The record
- Date
- at 18:42
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Missoula, Montana, United States
- Nearest airport
- Johnson-Bell (MS0)
- Coordinates
- 46.8504, -113.9896
- Aircraft
- Maule M-4-220C
- Registration
- N2007U
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA90LA145
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Probable cause
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT AFTER THE RIGHT WING LIFTED. DURING HIS ATTEMPT TO REGAIN CONTROL, THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED, FOLDING UNDER THE FUSELAGE, AND THE RIGHT WING SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Maule M-4 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 1990 | Maule M-4-220C | Romeoville, Illinois, United States | Matrinek, Dennis P | Minor injuries | - |
| 1 Oct 1990 | Maule M-4-210C | 60 E of Bethel, Alaska, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 17 Jul 1990 | Maule M-4-220C | Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 31 Mar 1990 | Maule M-4 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 30 Jun 1989 | Maule M-4-2205 | Beluga, Alaska, United States | Ferry, James D. | Minor injuries | - |
| 6 Oct 1989 | Maule M-4-220C | Orlando, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 1990 | Peterson KIT FOX MODEL 1 | Highwood, Montana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 21 Mar 1990 | Cessna 172M | Three Forks, Montana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Apr 1990 | Piper PA-28-140 | Forsyth, Montana, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 18 Apr 1990 | Cessna 172 | Columbia Falls, Montana, United States | Eagle Aviation, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 6 May 1990 | Cessna C-180E | Helena, Montana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 May 1990 | Piper PA-18-150 | Powderville, Montana, United States | W.l. Ranch Co. | No injuries | - |