MAULE M-7-235C
Abbeville, SC — March 20, 2023
Event Information
| Date | March 20, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA160 |
| Event ID | 20230323106942 |
| Location | Abbeville, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.15108, -82.35454 |
| Airport | Abbeville Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M-7-235C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
A loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot flying could not be determined since both pilots claimed that the other was at the controls during the landing. The flight instructor demonstrated poor judgement in accepting the training flight without prior experience in the airplane make and model.
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.