Accident Maule M-4-220C N40643, Monday 16 July 1990

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Date:	Monday 16 July 1990
Time:	20:03 LT
Type:	Maule M-4-220C
Owner/operator:	Jeko Aviation
Registration:	N40643
MSN:	2159C
Engine model:	FRANKLIN GA-350-C1
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Klamath Falls, OR - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE PILOT OF THE TAILWHEEL EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND LOOP.

Probable Cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN A GROUND LOOP. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE/MODEL WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Accident investigation: