How many accidents has the Maule M-7-235 had?

The NTSB has recorded 56 events involving the Maule M-7-235: 4 fatal, 4 serious, 6 minor injuries, and 42 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Maule M-7-235 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Maule M-7-235 has 56 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Maule M-7-235 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 56 events recorded from 1986 to 2026.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (6 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 11, 2011	Tonasket, WA	N6YM	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a landing overrun.
Oct 01, 2002	San Antonio, TX	N4269B	Minor	destroyed	The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing winds conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
May 05, 2001	Lake City, MI	N744LS	Minor	substantial	the improper installation of the left landing gear hydraulic line which allowed it to separate and port the hydraulic fluid. This resulted in the lan… the improper installation of the left landing gear hydraulic line which allowed it to separate and port the hydraulic fluid. This resulted in the landing gear extending during a water landing.
Feb 13, 1999	BOULDER CITY, NV	N747CL	Minor	substantial	The failure of the pilot-in-command to properly position the floatplane landing gear for a water landing and failure to verify the landing gear positi… The failure of the pilot-in-command to properly position the floatplane landing gear for a water landing and failure to verify the landing gear position resulting in an inadvertent wheels down landing on water.
Nov 14, 1993	LAKE CITY, SC	N9226M	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH WHICH RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH TREES NEAR THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY.
Dec 22, 1986	OCALA, FL	N151CD	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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