Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane during gusting crosswind conditions. The pilot reported that after landing, a gust of wind turned the airplane into the wind. When the pilot corrected for the turn, another gust of wind lifted the left wing and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC23LA033 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 10, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Soldotna, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Soldotna Airport (SXQ)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Maule M-7-235
- N-number
- N30AG
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1994
- 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.