Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, a wind gust elevated the right wing and the airplane veered right and exited the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed during the runway excursion, and the left wing struck the ground resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA15CA067 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 11, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Rigby, Idaho
- Nearest airport
- City Of Rigby (U56)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Maule M 4-220C
- N-number
- N2058U
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1970
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Flight test
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.