Maule M-7-235 accident near Augusta, Georgia, June 20, 1987
On June 20, 1987 at about 2:42 pm local time, a Maule M-7-235, registered N5667F, was substantially damaged in an accident near Augusta, Georgia (Bush airport). It was a ferry flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 20, 1987 · about 2:42 pm local time
- Place
- Augusta, Georgia · Bush · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Maule M-7-235 · all M-7-235s on the register
- Registration
- N5667F · no longer on the register · serial 4034C
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Ferry flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON ITS FIRST FLIGHT FROM THE FACTORY. THE PILOT WAS CHECKED OUT IN THE AIRCRAFT ON THE DAY PRIOR TO THEACCIDENT FLIGHT. WITNESSES REPORTED THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN AND LIFTED OFF SEVERAL TIMES. THE PILOT STATED THE AIRCRAFT GOT AWAY FROM HIM DURING THE LANDING ROLL AND GROUNDLOOPED. WINDS WERE FROM 240 DEGREES AT 7 KNOTS.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 527 hours in all; 4 in this make and model; 29 in the last 90 days; 452 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 10 hours
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 10 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,300 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming IO-540 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: MUL Moultrie GA at 12:30 pm
- Destination: 1B7 Higate VT
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 17, 8,001 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 240° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 2:47 pm from AGS
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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