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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 1998 | INYOKERN, CA | N5636M | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while landing. |
| Sep 13, 1998 | MIMBRES, NM | N9218E | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors were a low altitude turn into a crosswind and a high density altitude. |
| Jul 23, 1998 | NEWBURG, ME | N5643V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the long, wet, unmowed grass runway. |
| May 15, 1996 | AKRON, CO | N9194E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Apr 14, 1996 | LAKE HAVASU CTY, AZ | N9177E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot-owner's inadequate engine maintenance which resulted in a progressive ignition failure. Factors which contributed to the accident were the …the pilot-owner's inadequate engine maintenance which resulted in a progressive ignition failure. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark nighttime light condition and the presence of hidden obstructions in the forced landing area. |
| Mar 16, 1996 | SUNRIVER, OR | N563UC | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a tree near…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a tree near the edge of the runway. |
| Oct 23, 1995 | Alta, WY | N71AR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the corrosion, consequent fatigue cracking and ultimate separation of the right wing forward lift strut. |
| Sep 11, 1995 | MOAB, UT | N9041E | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S LANDING LONG, PRECLUDING A GO-AROUND AND NOT MAINTAINING A PROPER DESCENT RATE. FACTORS WERE TREES AND THE CROSSWIND. |
| Aug 27, 1995 | OGDEN, UT | N9281E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to use brakes to maintain directional control following a tailwheel steering malfunction. Partial failure of the tailwheel steeri…the pilot's failure to use brakes to maintain directional control following a tailwheel steering malfunction. Partial failure of the tailwheel steering system contributed to the accident. |
| Apr 02, 1995 | RUSH CITY, MN | N56349 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT IN ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE WAS A FACTOR. |
| Nov 27, 1994 | SPRINGVILLE, CA | N5629J | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain and obstacles. Factors in the acci…the pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain and obstacles. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude condition and the steep, rapidly rising nature of the mountainous terrain. |
| Oct 01, 1994 | BILLINGS, MT | N664G | Incident | substantial | INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CROSSWIND AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. |
| May 13, 1994 | COLUMBIA, CA | N711CX | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR. |
| May 02, 1993 | FOWL CAY, BF | N6171M | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 09, 1992 | DURANGO, CO | N5637W | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS: CROSSWIND. |
| Oct 16, 1991 | MORAN, WY | N19AR | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and altitude from terrain while maneuvering, and his failure to adequately compensate for the wind condition…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and altitude from terrain while maneuvering, and his failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident are terrain-induced turbulence, unfavorable winds, gusty high winds, and low altitude flight. |
| Feb 06, 1991 | DRAPER, UT | N392X | Minor | substantial | AN UNDETERMINED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| Jul 24, 1990 | EAST TAWAS, MI | N6VD | Incident | substantial | THE PRIVATE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER TOUCHDOWN. |
| Aug 25, 1989 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N9114E | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT WAS TAXIING TOO FAST TO NEGOTIATE A BEND IN THE RIVER. TREES & THE RIVER BANK WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. |
| Sep 17, 1988 | PORCUPINE BUTTE, AK | N56304 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 1987 | DOTHAN, AL | N9257E | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 16, 1986 | REDOUBT BAY, AK | N77LM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 1986 | GRANGEVILLE, ID | N6267M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 1986 | BOISE, ID | N5636D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 13, 1986 | VOLKMAR LAKE, AK | N413X | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |