Maule M-7 N61043

Summary

On 9 September 1995 at about 00:00 local time, a Maule M-7 registered N61043 was involved in an accident near Aniak, Alaska, United States. 3 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

9 September 1995 at 00:00

Classification

Accident

Location

Aniak, Alaska, United States

Coordinates

61.1991, -158.5996

Aircraft

Maule M-7

Registration

N61043

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter

Purpose of flight

Unknown

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ANC95LA161

Nobody was injured.

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The certificated commercial pilot and 2 passengers, who were hunting clients, departed a remote 650 foot long gravel area. The pilot began his takeoff roll in a southeast direction into a 10 knot wind. He indicated that the airplane became momentarily airborne in ground effect. At the end of the takeoff area, the ground sloped downhill, and the airplane began to descend. The pilot also indicated that the wind decreased to zero during the takeoff. The aircraft collided with trees beyond the takeoff area and then nosed over.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.