Maule M-5-180C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1985 to 2022.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2022 | Scottsboro, AL | N5653K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with two parked trailers. |
| Feb 08, 2021 | Price, UT | N62055 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion and collision with terr…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion and collision with terrain. |
| Nov 15, 2013 | Marshfield, MA | N76RD | Serious (1) | destroyed |
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in postaccident examinations because fire damage precluded testing of the fuel…A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in postaccident examinations because fire damage precluded testing of the fuel and several engine accessories. |
| Jan 02, 2012 | River Ranch, FL | N171GS | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust during landing. |
| Nov 30, 2010 | Emory, TX | N244RC | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of control and failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around after a hard bounced landing, resulting in …The pilot's loss of control and failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around after a hard bounced landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s recent minimal experience in airplane make/model and in operations at the grass airstrip. |
| Apr 22, 2009 | Moultrie, GA | N66VJ | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the maintenance technician's failure to detect and correct the condition of the carburet…A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the maintenance technician's failure to detect and correct the condition of the carburetor heat duct. |
| Aug 14, 2007 | Arctic Village, AK | N5660F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/spin while maneuvering. |
| May 29, 2006 | Mount Pocono, PA | N5640S | Incident | substantial | The disconnected tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Mar 31, 2002 | Bennington, VT | N711JR | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. |
| Jul 22, 2001 | HOUGHTON LAKE, MI | N56646 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor relating to this accident was the trees. |
| Dec 23, 1992 | MOULTRIE, GA | N1TK | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL (STALL) AND SUBSEQUENT IN FLIGH…THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL (STALL) AND SUBSEQUENT IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. |
| Jun 18, 1991 | LANCASTER, TX | N56583 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTING WINDS. |
| Oct 22, 1987 | MADISON, MS | N56583 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 1985 | IDAHO FALLS, ID | N5635D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 15, 1985 | ONTARIO, OR | N5652W | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 19, 1985 | JUNCTION, TX | N5655N | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |