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May 15, 2018 · Maule M7 235C · HZ-NC7
Abayt, SA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 2018
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Abayt, SA
Aircraft
Maule M7 235C
Tail Number
HZ-NC7
Operator
Saudi Wildlife Authority
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA18WA147
The government of Saudi Arabia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Maule, M-7-235C, airplane that occurred on May 15, 2018 near Abayt, Saudi Arabia. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Saudi Arabia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Saudi Arabia.
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The government of Saudi Arabia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Maule, M-7-235C, airplane that occurred on May 15, 2018 near Abayt, Saudi Arabia. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Saudi Arabia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Saudi Arabia.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M7 235C
Tail NumberHZ-NC7
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSaudi Wildlife Authority
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 540 Series · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0