NONE · Maule M-7-235B · 2005-06-24 · Hermiston, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA05CA131
Event ID
20050707X00948
Type
Accident
Date
2005-06-24
Location
Hermiston, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.816665, -119.265274
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Maule
Model
M-7-235B
Registration
N333DD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll which resulted in overload damage to the main landing gear. During the landing roll, it was not possible to maintain aircraft control due to the previously damaged gear. Encounter with rough terrain during the takeoff ground roll, and an overloaded and subsequently collapsed main landing gear were factors.