NONE · Maule MT-7-235 · 2006-05-26 · Flushing, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI06LA137
Event ID
20070409X00378
Type
Accident
Date
2006-05-26
Location
Flushing, MI, USA
Coordinates
43.054164, -83.807777
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Maule
Model
MT-7-235
Registration
N3010Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the collapse of the amphibian float's nose wheels, and a nose over during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the soft grass runway, and the collapse of the nose wheel fittings.