Maule M-7-235 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 56 events recorded from 1986 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2001 | Summer Lake, OR | N126DP | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's decision to land on a dry lake bed without first taking action to determine the firmness of the surface. Factors include soft terrain at t…the pilot's decision to land on a dry lake bed without first taking action to determine the firmness of the surface. Factors include soft terrain at the location the pilot chose to land. |
| Jan 19, 2001 | DURANGO, CO | N246SV | Incident | substantial |
failure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft mak…failure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft make and model. |
| Oct 01, 2000 | OGDEN, UT | N31078 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the tail wheel failure due to overload. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sep 20, 1993 | RECLUSE, WY | N61043 | Incident | substantial | THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| 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. |
| Jun 20, 1987 | AUGUSTA, GA | N5667F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 1986 | CUMMING, GA | N56616 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |