Maule M-4-220C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 40 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2023 | Santa Ynez, CA | N40635 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jun 01, 2013 | Fredericksburg, PA | N40337 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder piston pin. |
| Sep 10, 2011 | Show Low, AZ | N40625 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Sep 12, 2007 | Keene, ND | N40325 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to the high crosswind condition. Contributing factors were the high, gusti…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to the high crosswind condition. Contributing factors were the high, gusting crosswind, and the tree. |
| Jun 02, 1991 | BYRON, CA | N40693 | Minor | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY TAKING THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ELIMINATE WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE …THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY TAKING THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ELIMINATE WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL SYSTEM. |
| Dec 11, 1990 | ROMEOVILLE, IL | N40614 | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION RESULTING IN POWER LOSS FROM FUEL CONTAMINATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE OWNER'S FAILURE TO ACCO…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION RESULTING IN POWER LOSS FROM FUEL CONTAMINATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE OWNER'S FAILURE TO ACCOMPLISH AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 84-9-7 WHICH PROVIDED DIRECT, CONVENIENT ACCESS TO SAMPLE AND PURGE THE MAIN FUEL TANKS. |
| Sep 24, 1983 | BROWNSVILLE, TX | N40310 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
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