Probable cause
The pilot's bounced landing and delayed decision to go around, which resulted in collision with a fence during the go around.
NTSB analysis
The pilot performed one stop and go landing on the unimproved landing area. During the second landing attempt he bounced the initial landing, added power to recover, and attempted to land again about midfield. The pilot evaluated the distance remaining and elected to go around. After adding power and committing to the takeoff, the pilot recognized he would not be able to maintain obstacle clearance and attempted to maneuver to a fly over a low fence crossing. The airplane impacted the fence, and came to an immediate stop. The airplane's right main landing gear was bent aft resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN14CA181 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 28, 2014
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Dora, Arkansas
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Maule MX 7-180B
- N-number
- N10503
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1998
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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