NONE · Maule M-7-235 · 2002-08-19 · Palmer, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC02LA099
Event ID
20020904X01523
Type
Accident
Date
2002-08-19
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.583332, -149.093048
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Maule
Model
M-7-235
Registration
N897M
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The fracture of the right main landing gear axle during landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were corrosion of the landing gear axle, failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the axle and detect the corrosion, and rough and uneven terrain.