MINR · Maule M-7-235B · 2001-05-05 · Lake City, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI01LA132
Event ID
20010510X00925
Type
Accident
Date
2001-05-05
Location
Lake City, MI, USA
Coordinates
44.330039, -85.200065
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Maule
Model
M-7-235B
Registration
N744LS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the improper installation of the left landing gear hydraulic line which allowed it to separate and port the hydraulic fluid. This resulted in the landing gear extending during a water landing.