Maule M-5-235C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 68 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 01, 2026 | Jay Em, WY | N56500 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Point MacKenzie, AK | N343GA | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 2024 | Soda Springs, ID | N5636D | Minor | substantial | The passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing which resulted in a nose over. |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Eastsound, WA | N6201M | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 04, 2023 | Palmer, AK | N5644W | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around maneuver while landing with excess airspeed into a short strip, which resulted in a runway overrun…The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around maneuver while landing with excess airspeed into a short strip, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent loss of control. |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Three Forks, MT | N6224M | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to degraded and incorrectly maintained ignition system components. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in tu…A loss of engine power due to degraded and incorrectly maintained ignition system components. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in turning the airplane towards the runway when the engine began to lose power. |
| May 29, 2021 | Stanley, ID | N9254E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and a forc…The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing during which the airplane struck an object and nosed over. |
| Mar 18, 2010 | Lewisville, TX | N56489 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot did not retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not use a checklist. |
| Feb 14, 2010 | La Porte, TX | N56347 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 06, 2010 | Kelton, UT | N9227E | Incident | substantial | The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to take off and fly into marginal weather conditions. |
| Jul 14, 2009 | Whitehorse, CA | N9138E | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 25, 2009 | Dixie, ID | N725V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while landing. |
| Jun 12, 2009 | Wasilla, AK | N407X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind. |
| Apr 16, 2009 | Los Angeles, CA | N9219E | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| May 09, 2008 | Oljato, UT | N9030E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to achieve a normal touchdown location and loss of directional control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident were …The pilot's failure to achieve a normal touchdown location and loss of directional control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident were the runway's soft surface and short length. |
| Apr 12, 2008 | Monroe, WA | N9277E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Aug 15, 2004 | Seward, AK | N6194M | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The failure of an aviation mechanic/inspector to adequately inspect the pilot/owner's work during the engine overhaul, which resulted in a loss of eng…The failure of an aviation mechanic/inspector to adequately inspect the pilot/owner's work during the engine overhaul, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent ditching. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate installation of the idler gear shaft setscrew, and the lack of a safety wire on the three-quarter inch hex head (oil) plug in front of the idler gear shaft. Additional factors associated with the accident were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and ocean water. |
| Jun 28, 2003 | Moses Lake, WA | N8070 | Incident | substantial |
An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors …An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors which eventually led to the aircraft nosing over. |
| Jun 22, 2003 | Rockvale, TN | N555MR | Fatal (3) | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 27, 2003 | Jay, FL | N366X | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around after bouncing following touchdown, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. |
| Jul 08, 2002 | Show Low, AZ | N9139E | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jan 13, 2002 | Grand Junction, CO | N382X | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the tail wheel left steering cable. A contributing factor was the pilot's loss of aircraft control (not possible) and the subsequent i…the failure of the tail wheel left steering cable. A contributing factor was the pilot's loss of aircraft control (not possible) and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop. |
| Jul 15, 2001 | Bettles, AK | N9237E | Fatal (4) | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during an unknown phase of flight. |
| May 25, 2001 | West Jordan, UT | N9181E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot inadvertently flaring the airplane too high above the ground, resulting in a hard landing that sheared a bolt in the tail wheel assembly. Th…the pilot inadvertently flaring the airplane too high above the ground, resulting in a hard landing that sheared a bolt in the tail wheel assembly. This rendered directional control impossible and induced an uncontrolled ground loop. A contributing factor was the crosswind. |
| Oct 21, 1999 | LAUREL, MT | N6147M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors include a dust devil/whirlwind at the location where the pilot was trying to land. |