Probable cause
The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane on runway 34 and that the wind was from about 270 degrees at 5 knots. During the landing roll, the airplane was traveling about 15 mph when the left wing suddenly lifted up about 60 degrees, and the right wing struck the runway. The airplane tipped up on its nose, and the propeller struck the ground. Postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12CA159 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 8, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Tea, South Dakota
- Nearest airport
- Lincoln County Airport (Y14)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Maule MX-7-235
- N-number
- N5664N
- Category
- Airplane
- 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.