Maxwell Donald A Jr SEAREY

Aircraft Manufacturer: Maxwell Donald A Jr

Model: SEAREY

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Maxwell Donald A Jr
Manufacturer Serial Number 05610MY
Model SEAREY
Category Amphibian
Builder Certification Not Type Certificated
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


20 exact, 5 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
25
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


2 fatal accidents.

8.0% of recorded accidents were fatal.

156
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


2,857

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
0.7%
Exposure
0.3%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 25
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 25 observed): 2008 1, 2009 3, 2010 1, 2011 1, 2012 2, 2013 2, 2014 2, 2015 2, 2016 1, 2018 2, 2021 1, 2023 1, 2024 3, 2025 3. 1 2 3 4 0 1 '08 3 '09 1 '10 1 '11 2 '12 2 '13 2 '14 2 '15 1 '16 2 '18 1 '21 1 '23 3 '24 3 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

7 categories Total 25
Landing 11
Takeoff 3
Initial climb 3
Enroute 3
Taxi 2
Maneuvering 2
Approach 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 66
Aircraft 32
Personnel issues 27
Environmental issues 7
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 25
None 13
Serious 6
Minor 4
Fatal 2

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (25)

Recorded Accidents

All 26 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Rotonda West, FL N2090S Substantial None Enroute unknown
Zellwood, FL N19535 Substantial None Landing Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Tavares, FL N40DJ Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Eustis, FL N222D Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Sopchoppy, FL N425UW Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Knoxville, TN N912GB Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Sherrills Ford, NC N2440S Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Friday Harbor, WA N888MJ Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Englewood, FL N907CB Substantial None Initial climb Environmental issues
Welaka, FL N124AL Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Sebring, FL N801SR Substantial Serious Takeoff Aircraft
Augusta, KY N831CM Substantial None Landing Environmental issues
Corbin, KY N236JY Substantial None Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues
Webb, NY N8768B Substantial Fatal Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Mount Vernon, WA N83007 Substantial None Taxi Aircraft, Personnel issues
Stanwood, WA N669DT Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Polk City, FL N914WM Substantial Minor Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues
Polk City, FL N92319 Substantial None Taxi Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Friday Harbor, WA N346PE Substantial Serious Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Sanford, FL N252JB Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Minneapolis, MN N242RM Substantial Serious Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Cokato, MN N452TR Substantial Serious Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues
Sanibel Island, FL N969TF Substantial Serious Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Knoxville, TN N169GW Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Littleton, NC N915TR Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft

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