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MAULE M-7-235C accident at Abbeville, SC, 20 Mar 2023

Abbeville, SC, United States

On March 20, 2023, a MAULE M-7-235C was involved in an aviation accident near Abbeville, SC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot flying could not be determined since both pilots claimed that the other was at the controls during the landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

A loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot flying could not be determined since both pilots claimed that the other was at the controls during the landing. The flight instructor demonstrated poor judgement in accepting the training flight without prior experience in the airplane make and model.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedAircraft controlInstructor/check pilot

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Mar 2023 MAULE M-7-235C accident near Abbeville, SC?

A loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot flying could not be determined since both pilots claimed that the other was at the controls during the landing. The flight instructor demonstrated poor judgement in accepting the training…

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Mar 2023 MAULE M-7-235C accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Mar 2023 involved a MAULE M-7-235C, at Abbeville, SC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot flying could not be determined since both pilots claimed that the other was at the controls during the landing. The flight instructor demonstrated poor judgement in accepting the training…

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