N772TW

Substantial
Serious

MAULE MXT7S/N: 21075C

Summary

On July 26, 2020, a Maule MXT7 (N772TW) was involved in an accident near Hillsboro, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while attempting to avoid a deer during landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA308. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N772TW.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 26, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA308
Location
Hillsboro, IL
Event ID
20200726X15926
Coordinates
39.242500, -89.550834
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while attempting to avoid a deer during landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
21075C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
MXT7M7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
MXT-7-180A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BUGDEN MICHAEL S
Address
580 WALTON RD
City
NEWNAN
State / Zip Code
GA 30263-5303
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# CEN20CA308