N721PMAULE MX72020-11-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MAULE MX7S/N: 33009C

Summary

On November 12, 2020, a Maule MX7 (N721P) was involved in an accident near Moab, UT. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from an unimproved airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N721P.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 12, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR21LA051
Location
Moab, UT
Event ID
20201113102283
Coordinates
38.198800, -109.706300
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from an unimproved airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
33009C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
MX7M7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
MX-7-180AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STOBBE MARLIN L
Address
17035 WESTBURY DR
City
GRANADA HILLS
State / Zip Code
CA 91344-1450
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# WPR21LA051