N3171HMAULE MX7-180C2023-07-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MAULE MX7-180CS/N: 22045C

Summary

On July 04, 2023, a Maule MX7-180C (N3171H) was involved in an accident near Belgrade, MT. 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 pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA254. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3171H.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA254
Location
Belgrade, MT
Event ID
20230705192532
Coordinates
45.780047, -111.151310
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
22045C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
MX7-180C
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
MX-7-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KH AIR LLC
Address
9150 187TH AVE NE
City
NEW LONDON
State / Zip Code
MN 56273-9810
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# WPR23LA254