Preliminary Reports

September 10, 2011, Show Low, Ariz., Maule M-4-220C

The airplane ground looped at about 0755 Mountain time after landing. The solo pilot received minor injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage to its left wing. Visual conditions prevailed.

Editorial Staff

Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET

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An airplane ground looped after landing, resulting in minor injuries to the solo pilot and substantial damage to its left wing.
A witness reported the airplane departing the runway, spinning three times, and coming to rest on its left side.

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The airplane ground looped at about 0755 Mountain time after landing. The solo pilot received minor injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage to its left wing. Visual conditions prevailed.

According to a witness, after landing the airplane departed the runway and spun three times before coming to rest on its left side.

Editorial Staff