Maule M-7-260 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 11 events recorded from 2002 to 2025.

11

All Events

11

Incidents

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Minor

0

Serious

0

Fatal (0 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 04, 2025 Parkland, FL N368FS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 07, 2023 Lander, WY N4045R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Sep 08, 2013 Nashua, MT N5515V Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a berm during the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
May 06, 2012 Brigham City, UT N7ZF Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
Aug 02, 2010 Onset, MA N3188L Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during the initial climb.
Feb 10, 2008 Cumming, GA N721H Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.
Jan 29, 2006 Lakeview, AR N347JM Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the prevailing crosswind, and wet t…

The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the prevailing crosswind, and wet terrain.

Feb 03, 2005 Port Angeles, WA N977BE Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper approach and the glassy water condition.
Mar 28, 2004 Paso Robles, CA N99KJ Incident substantial
fuel system vapor lock due to the failure of the left exhaust stack clamp pin, which caused a separation of the exhaust stack from the muffler and the…

fuel system vapor lock due to the failure of the left exhaust stack clamp pin, which caused a separation of the exhaust stack from the muffler and the porting of hot exhaust gases onto the fuel lines.

Jun 08, 2002 Fishers, IN N63KP Incident substantial
The pilot not performing a go-around prior to exceeding the proper touchdown point and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees. F…

The pilot not performing a go-around prior to exceeding the proper touchdown point and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the trees.

Mar 15, 2002 Montague, CA N7ZF Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
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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