# NTSB Accident ANC02LA099
> **Maule M-7-235** · 2002-08-19 · Palmer, AK, USA · NONE
## 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.

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