Accident Maule M-6-235 N5653C, Thursday 12 June 1997

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Date:	Thursday 12 June 1997
Time:	11:45 LT
Type:	Maule M-6-235
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N5653C
MSN:	7457C
Engine model:	Lycoming IO-540
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Salome, AZ - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	(2AZ1)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that he was landing on runway 27, when the aircraft encountered a strong crosswind gust from the southwest and ground looped. He estimated the winds were from 200 degrees at 20 knots with occasional gusts to 30 knots.

Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.

Accident investigation: