# FAA incident reports: Maule M-7-235

A list on [Maule M-7-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-7-235.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20260403003839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260403003839A.md): Maule M-7-235 · Wasilla, AK · Apr 3, 2026 · N93ML · Substantial damage
  > At approximately 1:00 pm Alaska local time, a Maule M7-235 aircraft attempted to take off from 6AK9 airport under snow-packed conditions. The ambient temperature was 37°f, and the skies were clear. During takeoff, the pilot noticed a reduction in power at…
- [Accident 20230510009469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230510009469A.md): Maule M-7-235 · Soldotna, AK · May 10, 2023 · N30AG · Substantial damage
  > Maule from FAA form 8020-9 aircraft accident incident preliminary notice, block 5, brief description: prop strike on landing due to wind gust. NWS report for winds at this approx. time/location (1256 local), north at 15 KTS gusting to 22 KTS. From pilot…
- [Incident 20220731022709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220731022709I.md): Maule M-7-235 · Lawrence, MA · Jul 31, 2022 · N107AK · Minor damage
  > The incident aircraft was found during a routine airport observation on may 19, 2023. The aircraft was observed tied down with covers. An investigation was intiatied where the following was discovered: The pilot departed kcdw around 0825 on July 31, 2022.…
- [Incident 20210506002751I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210506002751I.md): Maule M-7-235 · Bethel, AK · May 6, 2021 · N574RB · Minor damage
  > The airman landed on runway 1L at the Bethel Airport. The airman was instructed by Bethel tower to exit at golf taxiway continue to parking and monitor ground control. The airman exited golf on the main ramp and was taxing parallel to runway 12/30 westbound…
- [Accident 20171007014389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171007014389A.md): Maule M-7-235 · Manokotak, AK · Oct 7, 2017 · N81818 · Substantial damage
  > During take off, immediately after wheels breaking ground, a down draft forced the plane back to the beach where it also touched right wing tip to ground. Aircraft then bounced over to the left side, touching left wing tip to ground. Settled on left gear,…
- [Incident 20160718012439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160718012439I.md): Maule M-7-235 · Riverside, CA · Jul 18, 2016 · N359FS · No damage
  > On short final to rwy 27 at ral airport, lost power to engine and landed in dirt north of rwy 27 numbers. No damage to aircraft or personell. Engine started after landing and taxied back to hangar.
- [Accident 20140110000259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140110000259A.md): Maule M-7-235 · Lake Havasu Cit, AZ · Jan 10, 2014 · N6136T · Destroyed
  > Accident student pilot had been practicing water landings with CFI all day. After approximately 5 hours of flying, take offs and landings in accident aircraft, student and CFI landed at hii. CFI exited the aircraft and DPE boarded for the examination.…
- [Incident 20131227024019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131227024019I.md): Maule M-7-235 · Punta Gorda, FL · Dec 27, 2013 · N86MD · No damage
  > [privacy data omitted] Was unable to extend the left landing gear due to a hole on the right hydraulic line caused by chaffing. [privacy data omitted] Choose to land with the gear retracted on the grass on the side of runway 4/22 at kpgd. The hole in the…
- [Incident 20110901026129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110901026129I.md): Maule M-7-235 · Dillingham, AK · Sep 1, 2011 · N81818 · Minor damage
  > Client/passenger alleges that on or about September 1, 2011 the pilot in command (PIC) landed hard on Nenevok lake over running the shoreline and running the float equipped aircraft aground during a flight to drop him off for a hunting trip. The passenger…
- [Accident 20110807017679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110807017679A.md): Maule M-7-235 · Warrenton, VA · Aug 7, 2011 · N747GL · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Aircraft N747GL, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground during approach to Warrenton Air Park (7VG0), Warrenton, VA. The certificated commercial pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane came to rest upright and a post-impact fire…
- [Incident 20110606011029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110606011029I.md): Maule M-7-235 · Boise, ID · Jun 6, 2011 · N61385 · Minor damage
  > Pilot stated he was landing in a gusty wind situation in boi with winds gusting from 18-29. Upon inital touchdown the aircraft bounced and he added power to plant the aircraft on the runway, and then he heard a slight scratching noise when the prop struck the…
- [Incident 20100419033489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100419033489I.md): Maule M-7-235 · John Day, OR · Apr 19, 2010 · N93ML · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command of N93ML obtained weather and wind from AWOS. Wind reported 360 at 11 knots. On crosswind the PIC received airport advisory with wind 360 at 4 knots and the wind sock confirmed this. Jet traffic landed while N93ML was turning right base…
- [Accident 20080210011599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080210011599A.md): Maule M7235 · Red Lodge, MT · Feb 10, 2008 · N997RM · Substantial damage
  > (-23) At approximately 1241 MST on February 10, 2008 aircraft N997RM, a Maule M-7-235, registered to, and operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted], departed the runway surface on landing rollout after a 1 hour recreational flight; accident flight…
- [Accident 20070815017739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070815017739A.md): Maule M7235 · Fairbanks, AK · Aug 15, 2007 · N56568 · Substantial damage
  > (-23) [privacy data omitted] elevator flight controls were hooked up improperly or backwards (pull back on the yoke causes the aircraft to go nose down, push forward causes the aircraft to go nose up). The failure of the controls to be hooked up backwards…
- [Incident 20061223029989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061223029989I.md): Maule M7235 · Mandan, ND · Dec 23, 2006 · N997RM · Minor damage
  > (-23) On December 23, 2006 at 1422 CST a Maule, M-7-235 aircraft, registered at N997RM sustained minor damage while landing at Mandan, ND. The pilot/registered owner and sole occupant of the aircraft, [privacy data omitted] was not injured. The aircraft…
- [Accident 20050707017399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050707017399A.md): Maule M7235 · Seward, AK · Jul 7, 2005 · N5661J · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > (-23) On July 7, 2005, N5661J, a Maule M-7-235 float equipped airplane departed bear lake, at approximately 1000 adt. The airplane had five occupants aboard plug baggage. The pilot [privacy data omitted] served as pilot-in-command on a part 91 flight. The…
- [Accident 20030918027689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030918027689A.md): Maule M7235 · Mcgrath, AK · Sep 18, 2003 · N5657A · Substantial damage
  > (-23) During departure from a remote airstrip, the aircraft engine lost power. The pilot stated that the loss of power was due to fuel starvation. While attempting to restart the engine, the left wing stalled and the pilot lost control of the aircraft. During…
- [Accident 20021017030589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021017030589A.md): Maule M7235 · Wrangell, AK · Oct 17, 2002 · N5662S · Destroyed
  > (-23) Based on statements made by Mr. Bateham the day after the accident, he took off bound for Wrangell, AK and encountered a fog bank soon after take-off. While in a turn to the left the aircraft hit the water and crashed. Mr. Bateham's foot was caught…
- [Accident 20011210034109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011210034109A.md): Maule M7235 · Halfway, OR · Dec 10, 2001 · N61385 · No damage
  > (-23) Aircraft landed on snow covered runway and nosed over. Damage to vertical stabilizer and right wing strut.
- [Accident 20010510010509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010510010509A.md): Maule M7235 · Everett, WA · May 10, 2001 · N5669S · No damage
  > (-23)Aircraft N5669S collided with terrain west of runway 34 at Snohomish county (Paine field), Everett, Washington. Aircraft was registered and operated by the pilot.
- [Accident 19991115046729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991115046729A.md): Maule M7235 · Palmer, AK · Nov 15, 1999 · N5657A · No damage
  > (-23) On November 15, 1999 at approximately 1210 Alaska daylight time, a Maule M-7 airplane, N5657A, sustained substantial damage when it impacted with trees during initial climbout from four corners airstrip. The airman stated that after warming up the…
- [Accident 19990828026099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990828026099A.md): Maule M7235 · Kotzebue, AK · Aug 28, 1999 · N770AS · Substantial damage
  > (.19) On August 28, 1999, about 1530 Alaska daylight time, a float equipped Maule M-7 airplane, N770AS, sustained substantial damage after an in-flight collision with a bird, about 8 miles east of Kotzebue, Alaska, about latitude 66 degrees, 52 minutes north,…
- [Accident 19980929045989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980929045989A.md): Maule M7235 · Wasilla, AK · Sep 29, 1998 · N6110C · Substantial damage
  > (.4) The pilot told the NTSB investigator-in-charge that he was returning from a hunting lodge with a load of moose meat. He indicated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane, and the winds at cruise were 45 miles per hour. He described being…
- [Incident 19980127001959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980127001959I.md): Maule M7235 · Mesa, AZ · Jan 27, 1998 · N44KG · Minor damage
  > Narrative: pilot cleared to land @ FFZ-R4 light turbulence on final. L/h crosswind (45DEGREE-50DEGREE). A/c made sudden turn into the wind after 400-500 rollout on landing. Right rudder correction ineffective and pilot used r/l brake to get a/c back onto…
- [Accident 19970914026589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970914026589A.md): Maule M7235 · Louisville, MS · Sep 14, 1997 · N5662S · Substantial damage
  > Veered off runway as tail came up. Over controlled became airborne into trees and ditch. Trim t handle improper set (-23) during take off from lms, as the tail wheel lifted, the aircraft veered to the left off the runway, then proceeded across the runway…
- [Incident 19961125041159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961125041159I.md): Maule M7235 · White Mountain, AK · Nov 25, 1996 · N5656S · Minor damage
  > Narrative: pilot called fai FSDO on 11/26/96 @ 08:30. He explained that on take-off from nome city field (94Z) at 1230L on Monday 11/25/96 runway 21, the aircraft right ski hit a snow berm as it was lifting off. An inflight visual inspection was made with no…
- [Accident 19961025033899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961025033899A.md): Maule M7235 · Laramie, WY · Oct 25, 1996 · N5664Y · Substantial damage
  > Returned to base due snow and low ceiling. Landed long high speed. Ran off end thru fence into a ditch. Nosed over.
- [Accident 19960824023809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960824023809A.md): Maule M7235 · Barrow, AK · Aug 24, 1996 · N5656A · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Flying in severe winds and turbulence. Aircraft broke up in flight.
- [Incident 19960225005309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960225005309I.md): Maule M7235 · Lawton, OK · Feb 25, 1996 · N61399
  > Narrative: on takeoff, the aircraft's tail wheel came off. The pilot was notified by the tower, and he flew around the pattern and landed on the grass at the airport parallel to the runway. No further damage was sustained. The pilot reported the cotter pin…
- [Accident 19950920032659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950920032659A.md): Maule M7235 · Aniak, AK · Sep 20, 1995 · N56564 · Substantial damage
  > Took off into rising terrain due wind direction. Unable outclimb terrain. Land on rough upslope. Damage structure.
- [Accident 19950908028069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950908028069A.md): Maule M7235 · Aniak, AK · Sep 8, 1995 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > Settled after departing short remote strip. Struck trees and nosed over.
- [Accident 19950421044669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950421044669A.md): Maule M7235 · Mount Sterling, KY · Apr 21, 1995 · N202GT · Substantial damage
  > Wing raised on landing roll. Lost control and ground looped. Failed to handle wind gust.
- [Accident 19940502015959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940502015959A.md): Maule M7235 · Mcintosh, SD · May 2, 1994 · N525GS · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Continued flight into IMC. Struck rising terrain. Tumbled into stock pond. Pilot was advised VFR en route by afs.
- [Accident 19931114042779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931114042779A.md): Maule M7235 · Lake City, SC · Nov 14, 1993 · N9226M · Substantial damage
  > Too low on final. Struck trees. Crashed onto runway threshold. Walking to call for help fire consummed aircraft.
- [Incident 19930928040059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930928040059I.md): Maule M7235 · Sacramento, CA · Sep 28, 1993 · N61294 · Minor damage
  > Student pilot lost directional control of aircraft on rollout. Aircraft ground looped.
- [Accident 19930920035239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930920035239A.md): Maule M7235 · Recluse, WY · Sep 20, 1993 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > Antelope darted in front of his aircraft on landing roll. Hit brakes. Nosed over. Had locked left brake.
- [Accident 19920414010019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920414010019A.md): Maule M7235 · Arvada, WY · Apr 14, 1992 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > Made low pass over ranch field to check surface for landing. Struck powerline on pullup. Failed to note wires.
- [Accident 19911231057969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911231057969A.md): Maule M7235 · Cottonport, LA · Dec 31, 1991 · N81818 · Substantial damage
  > Lost directional control landing in a crosswind. Ground looped the tail wheel aircraft.
- [Accident 19910824039829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910824039829A.md): Maule M7235 · Mystic Pass, AK · Aug 24, 1991 · N5657A · Substantial damage
  > Drifted off runway on liftoff tail dragged in bushes. Stalled and hit ground. Blames a wind shift to a tailwind.
- [Incident 19910425036509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910425036509I.md): Maule M7235 · Hinchinbrook Is, AK · Apr 25, 1991 · N5657A · Minor damage
  > Aircraft hit a small ditch in beach sand on takeoff roll. Broke left gear. Came to rest on right main.
- [Incident 19890506030879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890506030879I.md): Maule M7235 · Cheyenne, WY · May 6, 1989 · N5664Y
  > On rollout the bolt that holds tail wheel assembly to spring broke. Tail rested on spring.
- [Accident 19870620020969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870620020969A.md): Maule M7235 · Augusta, GA · Jun 20, 1987 · N5667F · Substantial damage
  > Lost directional control on roll out. Ground looped. Left wing, left landing gear and tail wheel damage.
- [Accident 19861222068649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861222068649A.md): Maule M7235 · Ocala, FL · Dec 22, 1986 · N151CD · Destroyed
  > Pilot lost control of aircraft during landing. Pilot not competent in aircraft and mishandled fuel balance problem.
- [Incident 19860717085099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860717085099I.md): Maule M7235 · Kenai, AK · Jul 17, 1986 · N5657A · Minor damage
  > Float plane nosed over while turning in strong wind and large waves.
- [Incident 19841027064979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841027064979I.md): Maule M7235 · Conway, AR · Oct 27, 1984 · N770AS · Minor damage
  > Pilot was unable to correct for crosswind on landing. Ran off runway into ditch.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5470208')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-7-235/incidents

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