Tuesday, November 06, 2018

Loss of Control on Ground: Maule MX-7-180A Sportplane, N9225G; accident occurred November 05, 2018 at Immokalee Regional Airport (KIMM), Collier County, Florida

View of damage to the left horizontal stabilizer, elevator and rudder. 
Federal Aviation Administration






Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Miramar, Florida 

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
  
https://registry.faa.gov/N9225G

Location: IMMOKALEE, FL
Accident Number: GAA19CA092
Date & Time: 11/05/2018, 1745 EST
Registration: N9225G
Aircraft: Maule MX7
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

The flight instructor reported that while administering a flight review in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he took the controls to demonstrate a full stall landing, during the landing roll, the airplane exited the right side of the runway. He increased power to abort the landing, and the left horizontal stabilizer struck a runway sign. He continued the climb and flew one pattern and landed.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer and the rudder.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial
Age: 74, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 None
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/08/2017
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 11/14/2017
Flight Time:   (Estimated) 5039 hours (Total, all aircraft), 68 hours (Total, this make and model), 4976 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Instructor; Commercial; Flight Engineer
Age: 70, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 04/20/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/03/2016
Flight Time:   (Estimated) 8164 hours (Total, all aircraft), 32 hours (Total, this make and model), 2865 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 21 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 7 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Maule
Registration: N9225G
Model/Series: MX7 180A
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 20001C
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 09/16/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 1335 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: O-360-C4F
Registered Owner: Ave Av Llc
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: Ave Av Llc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: IMM, 37 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2215 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 0°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR): 
Wind Speed/Gusts: Calm /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 30 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 30°C / 19°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: IMMOKALEE, FL (IMM)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: IMMOKALEE, FL (IMM)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1745 EST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: IMMOKALEE RGNL (IMM)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 37 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 09
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5000 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Touch and Go; Traffic Pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 26.433611, -81.400556 (est)