Maule M-7-260C Involved in Incident at Kanab Municipal Airport

A privately operated Maule M-7-260C Orion, registration N261MM, was involved in an aviation incident at Kanab Municipal Airport in Utah on May 21, 2026. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the aircraft was carrying one occupant at the time of the event.

Federal records indicate there were no fatalities or injuries resulting from the incident. The NTSB has classified the event severity as "none," indicating no serious injuries occurred. The extent of any damage to the aircraft has not yet been specified in public safety databases.

The Maule M-7-260C is a single-engine, high-wing, tailwheel aircraft designed for short takeoff and landing operations. Valued for its ruggedness and backcountry performance, the model is frequently used for recreational and utility flying in remote areas. While the cause of the Kanab incident remains under investigation, no further details regarding the specific nature of the occurrence have been released by officials.