Maule MX-7 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 55 events recorded from 1985 to 2025.

55

All Events

42

Incidents

8

Minor

1

Serious

4

Fatal (5 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 29, 2000 BROOMFIELD, CO N111KD Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
Jul 01, 2000 WOODBINE, NJ N5661P Incident substantial The pilot-in-command's failure to initiate a timely go-around.
Dec 03, 1999 PALM BCH GARDEN, FL N9235N Incident substantial
The sailplane pilot's failure to comply with standard emergency procedures for 'sailplane release failure' upon its occurrence and his maneuvering of …

The sailplane pilot's failure to comply with standard emergency procedures for 'sailplane release failure' upon its occurrence and his maneuvering of the sailplane while still tethered to the tow plane resulting in the inflight loss of control and engine stoppage of the tow airplane during it's uncontrolled descent and inflight collision with trees and swampland.

Sep 01, 1998 SKANEATELES, NY N6287P Incident substantial The pilot's failure maintain directional control and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were trees.
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.
Oct 05, 1996 MAHOPAC, NY N6124Q Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a inflight collision with trees (sapplings). A factor related t…

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a inflight collision with trees (sapplings). A factor related to the accident was: the quartering tailwind that was encountered during takeoff.

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 17, 1994 HEBER CITY, UT N101ZA Incident substantial AN OPEN CONNECTION CLIP. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A LOCKED TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
Sep 25, 1994 WASHBURN, ND N6119Q Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the poorly planned approach a…

the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the poorly planned approach and the soft terrain.

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.

Jun 29, 1991 BLAIR LAKES, AK N5665A Incident substantial
WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE FOR HIS AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT …

WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE FOR HIS AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH VEGETATION.

Jun 17, 1989 INDIANAPOLIS, IN N12VR Incident substantial
IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT, AND HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF WINGTIP CLEARANCE ABOVE THE …

IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT, AND HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF WINGTIP CLEARANCE ABOVE THE GROUND AS HE WAS MANEUVERING TO AVOID THE RUNWAY & VASI LIGHTS. THE CROSSWIND AND RUNWAY/VASI LIGHTS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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
Jul 11, 1985 SAVOY, MA N70LB 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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