Maule M7 accident near Zhideli, Kz, August 25, 2017
On August 25, 2017 at about 4:50 am local time, a Maule M7, registered UPML003, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Zhideli. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was conditions the NTSB did not record.
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
- August 25, 2017 · about 4:50 am local time
- Place
- Zhideli, Kazakhstan · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- conditions the NTSB did not record
- Aircraft
- Maule M7 260C · all M7s on the register
- Registration
- UPML003 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 25, 2017, about 0450 coordinated universal time, a Maule M7-260C airplane, Kazakhstan registration UP-ML003, impacted terrain during a forced landing near Zhideli, Kazakhstan. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight departed from Borolday, Almaty, and was destined for a private airport in Kazakhstan.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Kazakhstan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministry of Transport and Communications Accident and Incident Investigation Department 32/1, Kabanbai Batyr Avenue 010000 Astana Kazakhstan Tel.: (7) 7172-243-692 Fax: (7) 7172-243-692 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained by the Government of Kazakhstan.
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
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-540 (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: Borolday
- Destination: NONE Private
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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