Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted the right wing impacting the ground, and nose down.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, the wind lifted the left wing, and the right wing impacted the ground. The pilot further reported that he attempted to regain control of the airplane, but it continued forward, and the propeller impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport, revealed that, about 7 minutes before the accident the wind was 260 degrees true at 10 knots. The airplane landed on runway 32.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA16CA309 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 11, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Ontario, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Ontario Muni (ONO)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Maule MX 7
- N-number
- N6VD
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1981
- 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.