Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was conducting his first solo landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. He performed a three-point landing and, as the airplane slowed, the nose veered to the left. He applied right rudder to correct and the airplane began to roll to the right. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the runway surface. Postaccident examination of the airplane by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR11CA091 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 7, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Elko, Nevada
- Nearest airport
- Elko Regional Airport (EKO)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Maule M-4-180V
- N-number
- N799ZZ
- 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.