Maule MX-7-180 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 26 events recorded from 1987 to 2025.

26

All Events

19

Incidents

4

Minor

1

Serious

2

Fatal (2 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 10, 2025 Muskeget Island, MA N1052T Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to obtain a proper touchdown point while attempting to land on a very short and rough turf runway, which resulted in a runway over…

The pilot’s failure to obtain a proper touchdown point while attempting to land on a very short and rough turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with vegetation and terrain.
Sep 25, 2021 Elk River, ID N31876 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
Oct 07, 2012 Bishop, CA N9951 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
Oct 12, 2011 Zelienople, PA N567HW Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing.
Jul 30, 2010 Pittsfield, IL N17MX Incident substantial
The pilot's loss of directional control during a precautionary off-field landing that he performed after encountering deteriorating weather conditions…

The pilot's loss of directional control during a precautionary off-field landing that he performed after encountering deteriorating weather conditions.
Jan 18, 2009 Akron, AL N1052U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
Jun 21, 2008 Angwin, CA N1993F Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
Nov 11, 2007 Overgaard, AZ N31495 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
May 23, 2006 Melbourne, AR N31875 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing resulting in a ground loop. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
Mar 13, 2004 Plains, GA N3179U Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of the speed/distance/altitude which resulted in a overrun of the runway.
Nov 04, 2000 St. Marys, GA N3079Z Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a sideward skid, a collapsed main landing gear strut, and wing strik…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a sideward skid, a collapsed main landing gear strut, and wing strike.
Jul 01, 2000 WOODBINE, NJ N5661P Incident substantial The pilot-in-command's failure to initiate a timely go-around.
Jul 21, 1997 LONG BEACH, CA N600XX Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during rollout.
Jul 05, 1996 NEWPORT, OR N5663U Incident substantial
the passenger's inadvertent activation of the aircraft's rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a tree during an a…

the passenger's inadvertent activation of the aircraft's rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a tree during an attempted go-around (aborted landing).
Dec 30, 1992 OCEANO, CA N5653R Incident substantial THE PILOT'S OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Jul 28, 1992 LOVELOCK, NV N6138Y Incident substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PRESENCE OF DUST DEVILS IN THE VICINITY OF …

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PRESENCE OF DUST DEVILS IN THE VICINITY OF THE AIRPORT.
Apr 24, 1989 MILLERSBURG, OH N6129C Incident substantial THE PILOTS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS DURING LANDING.
Aug 24, 1988 EUFAULA, AL N56606 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 28, 1987 GREENVILLE, SC N5670C Incident substantial 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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