NTSB investigations: Maule M-7-235, AK
14 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Maule M-7-235. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1991 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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NTSB ANC26LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMaule M-7-235 · Wasilla, AKOn April 3, 2026, at 1300 Alaska daylight time, a Maule M 7 235 airplane, N93ML, was substantially damaged during an accident near Wasilla, Alaska. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a personal flight under the…NTSB ANC23LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 7 · Manokatak, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC07LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Fairbanks, AKThe reversal of the elevator control cables by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate preflight inspection by the flight instructor and dual student.NTSB ANC05FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Seward, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and impact with the surface of the lake.NTSB ANC03LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · McGrath, AKFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector to a nearly empty fuel tank prior to takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ANC03LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Wrangell, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain/water, which resulted in a collision with water while maneuvering. Factors…NTSB ANC00LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M7-235C · Palmer, AKThe pilot's intentional takeoff into known adverse weather. Factors associated with this accident are crosswinds, gusts, and downdrafts.NTSB ANC99LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7 · Kotzebue, AKAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB ANC98LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule ML-7 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the gusty and turbulent weather conditions.NTSB ANC96FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-7 · Barrow, AKthe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and resultant flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident were: high winds and terrain induced turbulence.NTSB ANC95LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. Factors associated with the accident were: the box canyon, rising terrain, wind gusts, and downdrafts.NTSB ANC95LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB ANC91LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Mystic Pass, AKThe pilot lost control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was unfavorable wind and turbulence.