Aircraft Description
N288BC is a 2012 Maule M-7-260C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Innovations Educational Consulting INC in Eden, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 19, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on March 8, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-V4A5D engine producing 260 horsepower, N288BC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2EBCF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N288BC was last updated on July 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Maule Air, based in Moultrie, Georgia, manufactures rugged utility aircraft designed for short-field and bush operations. Maule aircraft are popular in backcountry flying, aerial photography, and utility work. AviatorDB tracks 1,499 Maule aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the M-7-260C model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N288BC. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2020 | WPR20CA198 | Substantial | None | The pilot's improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and subsequent nose over. |
| Oct 15, 2015 | GAA16CA015 | Substantial | None | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. |
Additional Details
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC