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N88CR accident description

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Crash location 34.637777°N, 119.617500°W
Nearest city San Ynez, CA
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Tail number N88CR
Accident date 11 Nov 2013
Aircraft type Maule Mx 7-235
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he departed from a remote private air strip and proceeded along a geological drainage ravine for 3 miles, then turned up a side canyon into rising terrain. As the airplane approached a saddle in the terrain the pilot spotted 2 black bears. The pilot entered a descent and executed a right turn to orbit the bears. After a 360-degree turn he realized that the airplane had descended too low and was approaching rising terrain. The airplane's slow airspeed and angle of bank did not allow for recovery and the airplane subsequently collided with the terrain and nosed over. The wings and fuselage were substantially damaged.

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering at low altitude in hilly terrain.

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