Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing he felt a wind gust that moved the airplane’s tail to the left, but was unsuccessful when applying a correctional input. The left wing impacted the ground then nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing assembly.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR24LA016 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 12, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Provo, Utah
- Nearest airport
- Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Maule M-7-235C
- N-number
- N235PR
- Category
- Airplane
- 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.