N61043MAULE M-7 1992-04-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MAULE M-7 S/N: 4044C

Summary

On April 14, 1992, a Maule M-7 (N61043) was involved in an incident near Aravada, WY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT, AND HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION. FACTORS INCLUDE A LOW PASS, AND A TRANSMISSION WIRE IN THE PATH OF FLIGHT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N61043.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 14, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA078
Location
ARAVADA, WY
Event ID
20001211X14527
Coordinates
44.759151, -106.090377
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT, AND HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION. FACTORS INCLUDE A LOW PASS, AND A TRANSMISSION WIRE IN THE PATH OF FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
4044C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
M-7 M7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SEWELL WILLIAM J
Address
5970 SEWELL DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SALCHA
State / Zip Code
AK 99714-9688
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA92LA078