You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Saturday 3 January 2004 |
| Time: | 15:30 |
| Type: |  Maule M-7-235B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N10430 |
| MSN: | 23051C |
| Total airframe hrs: | 206 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O540-3AS |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Lauderdale, FL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Winterhaven, FL (F57) |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that the lake was "glassy" and that he lowered full flaps prior to landing. The right float dug into the water at contact with the lake, the airplane tilted forward and the right wing hit the water, before the airplane came to rest inverted. The pilot stated that there was "no" mechanical failures prior to the accident, and he should "not" have used full flaps on glassy water.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in this accident was the improper use of full flaps.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB: https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20040218X00199&key=1
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Feb-2015 21:44 | Noro | Added |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:28 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency, ] |
| 07-Dec-2017 17:36 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation