Maule M7 accident near Staniel Cay, Outside the U.S., February 26, 2024
On February 26, 2024 at about 10:00 am local time, a Maule M7, registered C6WET, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Staniel Cay, Outside the U.S.. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 26, 2024 · about 10:00 am local time
- Place
- Staniel Cay, Bahamas · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Maule M7 · all M7s on the register
- Registration
- C6WET · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Dragged wing/rotor/float/other during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 100° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 4,500 ft
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 54°F (12°C)
- Altimeter: 30.25 inHg
- Observation at 10:00 am from MYNN, 41 miles away
Weather report (METAR): MYNN 261500Z 10008KT 070V140 9999 BKN045 24/12 A3025
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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