Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that this was his first landing on pavement in his tailwheel-equipped airplane with 29-inch tundra tires. He landed hard as a result of a slower than normal approach speed. After touchdown, he lost directional control and entered a ground loop to the right, resulting in substantial damage to the right aileron.
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC15CA038 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 6, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Talkeetna, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Talkeetna (TKA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Maule M 7-235B
- N-number
- N1002H
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1997
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.