Maule M-7 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 75 events recorded from 1986 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Aug 28, 1999 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N770AS | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Apr 03, 1999 | BOCA GRANDE, FL | N10430 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout on landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a wave. |
| 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. |
| Sep 05, 1998 | STANLEY, ID | N1048G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Nov 24, 1997 | SAN MARTIN, CA | N611BY | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Sep 14, 1997 | LOUISVILLE, MS | N5662S | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to assure that the rudder trim was properly set for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane yawed to …The failure of the pilot to assure that the rudder trim was properly set for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane yawed to the left during the early portion of the takeoff roll. |
| Oct 25, 1996 | LARAMIE, WY | N5664Y | Incident | substantial |
VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudged speed/distance on final approach for landing, and his failure t…VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudged speed/distance on final approach for landing, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors relating to the accident include snow, low ceilings, obscured visibility, and a fence and ditch off the end of the runway. |
| Aug 24, 1996 | BARROW, AK | N5656A | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and resultant flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident were: high winds…the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and resultant flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident were: high winds and terrain induced turbulence. |
| Aug 24, 1996 | PALMER, AK | N897M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. |
| Sep 21, 1995 | ANIAK, AK | N56564 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. Factors associated with the accident were: the box canyon, rising terrain, wind gusts, and downdrafts. |
| Sep 09, 1995 | ANIAK, AK | N61043 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. |
| Jun 10, 1995 | CAT CAY, BF | N3093N | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 21, 1995 | MOUNT STERLING, KY | N202GT | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. The gusty, crosswind condition and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind …the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. The gusty, crosswind condition and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition were factors. |
| May 02, 1994 | MCINTOSH, SD | N525GS | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
VFR FLIGHT BY THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE (OR CLEA…VFR FLIGHT BY THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE (OR CLEARANCE) FROM RISING TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO UPDATE HIS WEATHER INFORMATION AT THE EN ROUTE STOP, THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, RISING TERRAIN, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE. |
| 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. |
| Sep 20, 1993 | RECLUSE, WY | N61043 | Incident | substantial | THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Apr 14, 1992 | ARAVADA, WY | N61043 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT, AND HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION. FACTORS INCLUDE A LOW PASS, AND A TRANSMISSION WIRE IN THE PATH OF FLIGH…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT, AND HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION. FACTORS INCLUDE A LOW PASS, AND A TRANSMISSION WIRE IN THE PATH OF FLIGHT. |
| Apr 08, 1992 | GARNAVILLO, IA | N92088 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN AIRCRAFT TYPE. |
| Dec 31, 1991 | COTTONPORT, LA | N81818 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND. |
| Aug 25, 1991 | MYSTIC PASS, AK | N5657A | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNFAVORABLE WIND AND TURBULENCE. |
| Dec 25, 1988 | HARRISONVILLE, MO | N132HL | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 1987 | AUGUSTA, GA | N5667F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1986 | OCALA, FL | N151CD | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 1986 | CUMMING, GA | N56616 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |