Maule M-7-260

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 5460111

Manufacturer (registry)
MAULE
Model
M-7-260
Registry code
5460111
Registered
20 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
5
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A23
Holder
Maule Aerospace Technology Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 23

1989Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 23 aircraft
19891
19982
19995
20001
20014
20021
20032
20052
20061
20073
20081

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 5

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1996In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 6 ADs
19961
20001
20051
20061
20081
20221
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 20

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NTSB investigations · 11

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB WPR27LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openMaule M-7-260 · Sea Ranch, CAOct 17, 2026 · N3217VNTSB ERA26LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-260 · Parkland, FLThe pilot’s failure to retract the amphibious airplane’s landing gear before conducting a forced landing on the water, which resulted in a nose over.Oct 4, 2025 · N368FS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Manchester, NHThe pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground-loop.Feb 2, 2020 · N309MA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA106Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Palouse, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on an ice- and snow-covered runway during taxi with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.Dec 31, 2016 · N260BD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-260 · Brigham City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.May 6, 2012 · N7ZF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-260 · Onset, MAThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the initial climb.Aug 2, 2010 · N3188L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-260 · Port Angeles, WAThe pilot's improper flare. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper approach and the glassy water condition.Feb 3, 2005 · N977BE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Palmer, AKThe fracture of the right main landing gear axle during landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were corrosion of the landing gear axle, failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the axle and detect the corrosion, and rough and…Aug 19, 2002 · N897M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-260 · Montague, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.Mar 15, 2002 · N7ZF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M7-260 · North Lima, OHThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels down landing on water.Nov 3, 2001 · N5511G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.Aug 24, 1996 · N897M · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 12

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20251004015859AMaule M-7-260 · Boca Raton, FLThe pilot forgot to retract the landing gear after taking off from fort lauderdale executive airport (kfxe) and subsequently made a water landing in the arthur r. marshall loxahatchee national wildlife refuge.Oct 4, 2025 · N368FS · Substantial damageIncident 20200729011269IMaule M-7-260 · ORPilot with a passenger departed the alvord desert in se Oregon around 1200 local time. They departed into the wind that the pilot reported to be about 10-15 knots. After takeoff with the aircraft about 30 feet AGL on climb out, the pilot experienced a strong…Jul 29, 2020 · N260RH · Minor damageAccident 20200202018049AMaule M-7-260 · Manchester, NHAirman was practicing landings on runway 35 at kmht in conventional wheel aircraft and was cleared stop and go. Winds reported as 300 at 5 knots. Airman applied left crosswind correction. The left main gear contacted the runway and bounced causing the left…Feb 2, 2020 · N309MA · Substantial damageIncident 20180428004279IMaule M-7-260 · Boca Raton, FLWhile practicing touch-and-go landings at the bct airport, airman [privacy data omitted] neglected to lower the landing gear on his final approach and subsequently landed gear up, causing minimal damage to the floats on the aircraft.Apr 28, 2018 · N7ZF · Minor damageAccident 20161231023649AMaule M-7-260 · Palouse, WAAircraft was being back taxied to runway 4 for takeoff. Pilot encountered ice and packed snow on runway and lost control of aircraft. Aircraft hit the snow berm beside the runway and flipped onto its back.Dec 31, 2016 · N260BD · Substantial damageAccident 20120506007279AMaule M-7-260 · Brigham City, UTOn landing rollout, aircraft ground looped. Damage to right aileron. Upper and lower right wing skins wrinkled; possible right wing spar damage. Right gear collapsed.May 6, 2012 · N7ZF · Substantial damageAccident 20100802041229AMaule M-7-260 · Bourne, MAPilot landed approximately 1 NM from Bourne bridge on the cape cod canal. Aircraft was escorted out of the canal by the us army corps of engineers boat. Once out of the canal, the pilot elected to takeoff. Video of the event indicates the takeoff and initial…Aug 2, 2010 · N3188L · Substantial damageAccident 20050203000839AMaule M7260 · Port Angeles, WA(-23) The pilot stated that he had circled the lake several times to check the water conditions and to see if any boats were out on the water. The pilot stated that he was approaching from the west end of the lake heading east, and he had a glassy water…Feb 3, 2005 · N977BE · Substantial damageAccident 20020819024619AMaule M7235 · Palmer, AK(-23) On August 19, 2002, at approximately 0830, the pilot on a FAR part 135 flight with two passengers landed on an unimproved runway located at the right fork of Friday creek. Friday creek is approximately 15 miles east of the Palmer municipal airport.…Aug 19, 2002 · N897M · Substantial damageAccident 20020515007969AMaule M7260B · Montague, CA(-23) I spoke with the pilot who stated that the landing and the beginning of the roll out was uneventful. As the aircraft slowed down to 15 mph, it made a hard left turn. He applied full right brake and regained control of the aircraft. At approximately 10…May 15, 2002 · N7ZF · No damageAccident 20011103037999AN5511G(-23) The pilot was making a water landing on his private lake. The landing gear was in the down position. The aircraft flipped over in the water.Nov 3, 2001 · N5511G · No damageAccident 19960824023779AMaule M7235 · Palmer, AKNarrative: aircraft landed on gravel strip and suffered a rock cut in right main tire, causing a flat. Before pilot could completely stop the aircraft, it contacted a small tree stump forcing the aircraft onto its nose and back. One blade of the propeller was…Aug 24, 1996 · N897M · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 138

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5460111')
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