Maule MXT-7-180 N563AB
11 April 1995 · Eunice, Louisiana, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 11 April 1995 at about 13:00 local time, a Maule MXT-7-180 registered N563AB was involved in an accident near Eunice, Louisiana, United States. 2 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 13:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Eunice, Louisiana, United States
- Coordinates
- 30.4895, -92.4099
- Aircraft
- Maule MXT-7-180
- Registration
- N563AB
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Other Work Use
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW95LA165
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE WINDSHEAR CONDITION.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT WAS MANEUVERING THE AIRPLANE IN ORDER TO SURVEY A DOWNED POWERLINE. WINDS WERE FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 10 KNOTS GUSTING TO 15 KNOTS ACCORDING TO THE PILOT. DURING THE TURNING MANEUVER TO THE EAST SOUTHEAST, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO LOSE ALTITUDE AND AS THE TURN CONTINUED, THE RIGHT WING RAISED UPWARD AND THE LEFT WING STRUCK THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST WITH THE LEFT WING SEPARATED. THE FAA INSPECTOR REPORTED THAT A WEATHER FRONT MOVING THROUGH THE AREA WAS ACCOMPANIED BY GUSTING WINDS.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Maule MXT-7 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 1997 | Maule MXT-7 | Hampton, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Apr 1998 | Maule MXT-7-108A | Orland, Indiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jan 2001 | Maule MXT-7-180A | Perry, Florida, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 23 Jul 2002 | Maule MXT-7-180A | Trenton, Georgia, United States | Roderick Henderson | No injuries | - |
| 24 Apr 2007 | Maule MXT-7-180 | Sierra Blanca, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 May 2007 | Maule MXT-7-180A | Red Lodge, Montana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 1995 | Cessna 150 | Arnaudville, Louisiana, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Jun 1995 | Grumman G-164A | Cheneyville, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 May 1995 | Bell 206L-3 | Venice, Louisiana, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 11 Jul 1995 | Cessna 182 | Port Sulphur, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Jul 1995 | Grumman G-164A | Simmesport, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Aug 1995 | Piper PA-23-250 | Monroe, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |