# NTSB Accident DFW06CA138
> **Maule MX-7-180B** · 2006-05-23 · Melbourne, AR, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW06CA138
- **Event ID:** 20060607X00697
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-05-23
- **Location:** Melbourne, AR, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Maule
- **Model:** MX-7-180B
- **Registration:** N31875
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing resulting in a ground loop.  A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.

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