Maule Air M-7-235 N5669S

Summary

On 11 May 2001 at about 02:52 local time, a Maule Air M-7-235 registered N5669S was involved in an accident near Everett, Washington, 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

11 May 2001 at 02:52

Classification

Accident

Location

Everett, Washington, United States

Nearest airport

Snohomish Co (Paine Field) (PAE)

Coordinates

47.8903, -122.2490

Aircraft

Maule Air M-7-235

Registration

N5669S

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Lopez Island → Everett

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

SEA01LA088

Nobody was injured.

A system failure for undetermined reasons while on final approach. The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft was a factor.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while on final approach for landing, the aircraft began to drift to the left. The pilot corrected with rudder control, however, the aircraft continued to drift. The pilot also applied aileron input, however, the aircraft continued to drift to the left and begin a left circular turn. The pilot elected to go-around to try and remedy the problem. Power was added which resulted in the aircraft yawing to the left even with full right rudder and aileron control inputs. The pilot reported that he had no directional control and opted to land the aircraft off airport. During this turn, the left wing continued to drop and the aircraft lost altitude. The pilot located an open field and landed the aircraft left wing low and nose down. A Federal Aviation Administration Inspector responded to the accident site and later followed up when the aircraft was recovered from the accident site. The inspector reported that he inspected the flight control system, but did not find evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.