Maule MX-7-235 N56593

Summary

On 3 November 1996 at about 17:21 local time, a Maule MX-7-235 registered N56593 was involved in an accident near Hubbard Lake, Michigan, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

3 November 1996 at 17:21

Classification

Accident

Location

Hubbard Lake, Michigan, United States

Nearest airport

Hubbard Lake (1MI8)

Coordinates

44.7995, -83.5905

Aircraft

Maule MX-7-235

Registration

N56593

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Berrien Springs → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CHI97LA019

2 people had minor injuries.

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the airstreip during the go-around (aborted landing). The crosswind and proximity of trees were related factors.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot initiated a landing at a private airstrip. A witness reported that during the landing, he observed the airplane float about 3/4 of the length of the 1,400 foot airstrip before touching down. The pilot then elected to abort the landing. During the initial climb, the airplane drifted to the right and impacted trees and the terrain. About 18 miles north, the 1254 est wind was reported to be from 250 degrees at 10 knots. The direction of landing was to the north.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.