MAULE MXT7

Hillsboro, IL — July 26, 2020

Event Information

DateJuly 26, 2020
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN20CA308
Event ID20200726X15926
LocationHillsboro, IL
CountryUSA
Coordinates39.24250, -89.55083
AirportJustison Airport
Highest InjurySERS

Aircraft

MakeMAULE
ModelMXT7
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

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.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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