N148DPMAULE MX-7-180 1992-07-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MAULE MX-7-180 S/N: 11015C

Summary

On July 07, 1992, a Maule MX-7-180 (N148DP) was involved in an accident near Okeechobee, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF N148DP TO OBTAIN NOTAM INFORMATION CONCERNING MILITARY ROUTES ALONG HIS ROUTE OF FLIGHT, RESULTING IN HIS ENCOUNTER WITH A FLIGHT OF F16 AIRCRAFT WHO WERE OPERATING ON A MILITARY ROUTE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA147. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N148DP.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 7, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA147
Location
OKEECHOBEE, FL
Event ID
20001211X15227
Coordinates
27.240945, -80.820167
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF N148DP TO OBTAIN NOTAM INFORMATION CONCERNING MILITARY ROUTES ALONG HIS ROUTE OF FLIGHT, RESULTING IN HIS ENCOUNTER WITH A FLIGHT OF F16 AIRCRAFT WHO WERE OPERATING ON A MILITARY ROUTE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
11015C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
MX-7-180 M7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
MX-7-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HENKE KRISTEN C
Address
2980 RED WING CT
City
BETTENDORF
State / Zip Code
IA 52722-2186
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# MIA92LA147