Accident · 2008-03-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-03-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Maule M-8-235 (N205MX)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
Source: NTSB case LAX08CA081Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | None | 59 | Class 3 (2008-01-01) | 212 total · 12 in this make/model · 13 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.