Maule M-5-180C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1985 to 2022.

16

All Events

11

Incidents

1

Minor

2

Serious

2

Fatal (3 fatalities)
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.
Jan 02, 2012 River Ranch, FL N171GS Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust during landing.
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.
May 29, 2006 Mount Pocono, PA N5640S Incident substantial The disconnected tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
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.
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
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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