Maule M-7 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 75 events recorded from 1986 to 2026.

75

All Events

57

Incidents

8

Minor

5

Serious

5

Fatal (8 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jan 17, 2026 Cody, WY N116G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 31, 2025 Friday Harbor, WA N9234N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 04, 2025 Parkland, FL N368FS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 12, 2023 Provo, UT N235PR Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
May 10, 2023 Soldotna, AK N30AG Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
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.

Mar 13, 2023 Hotchkiss, CO N235TT Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of control during landing rollout on a snow-covered, turf airstrip.
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 13, 2012 Hanover Township, MI N420RP Minor substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during an exhaustive postaccident examination of the engine and its components.
May 06, 2012 Brigham City, UT N7ZF Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
Dec 28, 2011 Eldorado, TX N6129T Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in a loss of control during a crosswind landing.
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.

Aug 07, 2011 Warrenton, VA N747GL Fatal (2) substantial The pilot's inadequate airspeed and excessive bank angle while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jul 11, 2011 Tonasket, WA N6YM Minor substantial The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a landing overrun.
Aug 02, 2010 Onset, MA N3188L Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during the initial climb.
Feb 10, 2008 Red Lodge, MT N997RM Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
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.
Dec 13, 2007 Key Largo, FL N961PH Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control during the landing. Contributing was the wind gust.
Aug 16, 2007 Fairbanks, AK N56568 Serious (1) substantial
The reversal of the elevator control cables by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate preflight inspection by the flight instructor and dual studen…

The reversal of the elevator control cables by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate preflight inspection by the flight instructor and dual student.

Feb 20, 2007 Prescott, AZ N39KB Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/mush during an aborted takeoff, which re…

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/mush during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are snow, wing contamination (snow), and an inadvertent stall.

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.
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.

Dec 26, 2005 Moriarty, NM N75VX Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making…

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making and the high velocity, gusty winds.

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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