Maule M-7-235C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1998 to 2023.

16

All Events

12

Incidents

2

Minor

1

Serious

1

Fatal (1 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 12, 2023 Provo, UT N235PR Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Mar 20, 2023 Abbeville, SC N79VE Serious (1) substantial
A loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot flying could not be de…

A loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot flying could not be determined since both pilots claimed that the other was at the controls during the landing. The flight instructor demonstrated poor judgement in accepting the training flight without prior experience in the airplane make and model.

Aug 21, 2011 Brookings, OR N199BF Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision wi…

The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees while on approach for landing.

Jul 11, 2011 Tonasket, WA N6YM Minor substantial The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a landing overrun.
Jul 26, 2006 Auburn, WA N15SN Incident substantial
The loss of directional control [not possible] during landing roll as a result of the disconnected tail wheel steering assembly [for undetermined reas…

The loss of directional control [not possible] during landing roll as a result of the disconnected tail wheel steering assembly [for undetermined reasons], which led to an inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.

Jun 25, 2006 La Verne, CA N209Z Incident substantial the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain directional control on the landing rollout.
Mar 13, 2005 Graham, WA N5509M Incident substantial The failure of the right main gear due to separation of the attachment hardware.
Jun 25, 2004 Miles City, MT N1936P Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in a main landing gear collapse.
Nov 05, 2003 Truth or Conseq, NM N246SV Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the night light conditions.
Jun 20, 2003 Moses Lake, WA C-FCDM Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds.
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.
Jun 20, 2002 Carrollton, GA N4258Y Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
Jul 31, 2001 Flagstaff, AZ N17FR Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a ground loop.
Jan 19, 2001 DURANGO, CO N246SV Incident substantial
failure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft mak…

failure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft make and model.

Sep 16, 2000 COLLBRAN, CO N4255P Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare and roll. Factors were the tree and fences.
Sep 05, 1998 STANLEY, ID N1048G Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
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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