Maule M-5 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 165 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| Jul 15, 2001 | Bettles, AK | N9237E | Fatal (4) | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during an unknown phase of flight. |
| Jul 06, 2001 | Big Creek, ID | N349X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. High and gusting winds were factors. |
| 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. |
| Dec 16, 2000 | KING SALMON, AK | N5644N | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during the landing approach due to the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and contamination (water) in the carburet…The loss of engine power during the landing approach due to the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and contamination (water) in the carburetor. |
| Oct 02, 2000 | LEICESTER, MA | N5638D | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power. A factor i…The pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a field. |
| Aug 13, 2000 | PAULINA, OR | N6269M | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), which resulted in a stall/mush into the terrain. Factors include mountainous/hi…The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), which resulted in a stall/mush into the terrain. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, tall trees, a high density altitude, and the pilot's diverted attention as he attempted to keep a herd of deer in sight while maneuvering. |
| Apr 16, 2000 | BABB, MT | N284X | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Terrain clearance was not maintained. High mountains, mountain obscuration, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation were factors. |
| 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. |
| Jul 26, 1999 | ST.SIMONS, GA | N5643T | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate installation of the magneto assembly by other maintenance personnel that in resulted the separation from the engine and the subsequent…The inadequate installation of the magneto assembly by other maintenance personnel that in resulted the separation from the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the swampy terrain condition. |
| Jun 22, 1999 | LAKE ST. JOHN, CA | N62041 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 22, 1999 | SANTA ANA, CA | N51641 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his excessive use of the rudder to regain runway alignment. |
| Apr 04, 1999 | TALKEETNA, AK | N9237E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors associated with this accident were the left crosswind, and the snowbank …The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors associated with this accident were the left crosswind, and the snowbank on the edge of the runway. |
| 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. |
| Jun 06, 1998 | KETTLE FALLS, WA | N16CB | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was an attempt to perform aerobatics at low altitude. |
| May 03, 1997 | WEST FARGO, ND | N290X | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: t…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions, and the terrain condition where the airplane touched down. |
| Feb 21, 1997 | JORDAN VALLEY, OR | N5652W | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, while landing. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot's improper …failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, while landing. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a descent through what appeared to be a hole in the clouds, his inadvertent flight into icing conditions in the clouds, airframe icing, and tall vegetation growing in the vicinity of the runway. |
| Jan 18, 1997 | CHUGIAK, AK | N5654N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. The snow-covered runway was a factor. |
| Dec 21, 1996 | LEVANT, ME | N56391 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from tree(s) during an attempted go-around. The crossw…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from tree(s) during an attempted go-around. The crosswind and proximity of tree(s) were related factors. |
| May 15, 1996 | AKRON, CO | N9194E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Apr 21, 1996 | GRAYLING, AK | N9704N | Incident | destroyed |
disintegration of the alternator drive coupling, jamming of the accessory drive gear, shearing of the oil pump drive, oil starvation, and failure of t…disintegration of the alternator drive coupling, jamming of the accessory drive gear, shearing of the oil pump drive, oil starvation, and failure of the number 6 cylinder connecting rod. Non-compliance with a manufacturer's service bulletin and soft snow were factors in the accident. |