N4224LMAULE M72025-03-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MAULE M7S/N: M7-235C

Summary

On March 20, 2025, a Maule M7 (N4224L) was involved in an incident near Birdsboro, PA. 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 decision to land with a quartering tailwind in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and nose-over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA152. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4224L.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 20, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA152
Location
Birdsboro, PA
Event ID
20250321199892
Coordinates
40.262751, -75.802736
Nearest Airport
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 decision to land with a quartering tailwind in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
M7-235C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M7M7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# ERA25LA152