Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a contaminated runway.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he observed a thin layer of snow that covered his destination runway. He performed a normal approach and landing, but after landing he impacted a snow drift on the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted which resulted in substantial damage to the wing and tail structure.
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR23LA090 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 16, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Minidoka, Idaho
- Nearest airport
- Laidlaw Corrals Airport (U99)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Maule MX-7-160
- N-number
- N30737
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1994
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.