Maule M-4-220C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 40 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

40

All Events

29

Incidents

7

Minor

2

Serious

2

Fatal (2 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 24, 2025 Pendleton, OR N2051U Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, in gusting crosswind conditions.
Nov 07, 2021 Ridgeway, VA N51127 Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s ina…

The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
May 13, 2012 Sterling, AK N615SD Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to use a preflight checklist and subsequent failure to turn on the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine powe…

The pilot's failure to use a preflight checklist and subsequent failure to turn on the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Mar 17, 2011 Albuquerque, NM N4550R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jan 30, 2010 Westmoreland, TN N40668 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a snow drift.
Jan 02, 2010 Pearsall, TX N2028U Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
Jul 25, 2009 Abernathy, TX N11EN Incident substantial The failure of the fuselage's tube structure due to corrosion during a hard landing.
May 17, 2009 Nenana, AK N2031U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
Aug 04, 2005 Tucson, AZ N2020U Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
May 21, 2005 Driggs, ID N40318 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.
Jun 28, 2003 Taunton, MA N2030U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and the CFI's delayed remedial action.
May 15, 2000 GETTYSBURG, PA N91480 Incident substantial The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the fuel strainer valve being left in the open position.
Jun 24, 1999 MCGRATH, AK N40677 Incident substantial A separation of the number 4 engine cylinder, and a fracture of the number 4 engine connecting rod.
Feb 15, 1999 PRESCOTT, AZ N2077U Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which led to a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop.
Jan 30, 1999 JEAN, NV N474W Incident substantial
Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to ensure that a tank containing an adequate fuel supply was selected for takeoff. A factor in the acciden…

Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to ensure that a tank containing an adequate fuel supply was selected for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the contamination in the engine driven fuel pump, which likely was not capable of providing full system pressure.
Aug 01, 1997 BEMIDGI, MN N40354 Incident substantial
the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control of the airplane, as a result of an undetermined anomaly concerning of the right main …

the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control of the airplane, as a result of an undetermined anomaly concerning of the right main landing gear brake.
May 25, 1997 ENGLEWOOD, CO N9865M Incident substantial failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
Mar 14, 1994 DUBOIS, ID N40318 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. FACTORS INCLUDE LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK.
May 02, 1991 BELUGA, AK N40676 Incident substantial THE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO UNDETERMINED CAUSES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABILITY OF THE AVAILABLE LANDING AREA.
Jul 21, 1990 MISSOULA, MT N2007U Incident substantial PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Jul 17, 1990 KLAMATH FALLS, OR N40643 Incident substantial
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN A GROUND LOOP. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE/MODEL…

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN A GROUND LOOP. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE/MODEL WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Oct 15, 1989 STERLING, CO N4550R Incident substantial THE PILOT FAILED TO CORRECT A GROUND LOOP/SWERVE DURING LANDING ROLL. A STRONG CROSSWIND WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Oct 06, 1989 ORLANDO, FL N40340 Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR.
Jan 18, 1987 PARADISE, CA N40349 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1986 JUNEAU, AK N40646 Incident 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. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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