Maule M-5 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 165 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

165

All Events

115

Incidents

14

Minor

10

Serious

26

Fatal (45 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
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.

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.

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.

Jun 29, 1995 PALMER, AK N9104E Incident substantial
THE EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT DURING THE APPROACH AND LANDING, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE LANDING, WHILE THERE WAS STILL SU…

THE EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT DURING THE APPROACH AND LANDING, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE LANDING, WHILE THERE WAS STILL SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRPLANE.

May 18, 1995 ANCHORAGE, AK N6248M Incident substantial A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Oct 01, 1994 BILLINGS, MT N664G Incident substantial INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CROSSWIND AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.
Jul 01, 1994 ANCHORAGE, AK N373X Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING TECHNIQUE WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING, TIRE FAILURE, AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
May 13, 1994 COLUMBIA, CA N711CX Incident substantial THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.
Oct 03, 1993 WATKINS, CO N16CB Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTING IN THE INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION ON A T…

THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTING IN THE INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION ON A TIMELY MANNER.

Mar 28, 1993 PANACEA, FL N51600 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQAUTE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE DOWNDRAFT WAS A FACTOR.
Feb 28, 1993 ENGLEWOOD, CO N16CB Incident substantial FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS: LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.
Apr 11, 1992 ATLANTA, GA N51590 Incident minor
THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER AS A RESULT OF CYLINDER OVERTEMPERATURE, WHICH RESULTED FROM THE IMPROPER PROCEDURE OF USE OF THE AIRCRAFT IN A BAN…

THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER AS A RESULT OF CYLINDER OVERTEMPERATURE, WHICH RESULTED FROM THE IMPROPER PROCEDURE OF USE OF THE AIRCRAFT IN A BANNER TOWING OPERATION BY THE OPERATOR.

Feb 09, 1992 DURANGO, CO N5637W Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS: CROSSWIND.
Sep 25, 1991 PURKEYPILE MINE, AK N51645 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT ON THE GRAVEL BAR. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INATTENTIVENESS AND THE DITCH IN THE GRAVEL BAR.
Jun 18, 1991 LANCASTER, TX N56583 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTING WINDS.
Jul 24, 1990 EAST TAWAS, MI N6VD Incident substantial THE PRIVATE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER TOUCHDOWN.
Jun 22, 1990 RIVERSIDE, OR N9058E Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A LANDING SITE AND HIS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDEN…

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A LANDING SITE AND HIS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TAILWIND AND THE DITCH.

Dec 10, 1989 BECKY LAKE, AK N6220M Incident substantial FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE SKI ATTACH FITTING DUE TO BEING FABRICATED LOCALLY FROM THE WRONG STEEL WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE NOSING OVER.
Oct 28, 1989 PLATTSBURGH, NY N6224M Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM THE SURROUNDING BRUSH.
Aug 10, 1989 NEBESNA GLACIER, AK N5644W Incident substantial
THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO INADVERTENTLY TOUCH DOWN, HE DELAYED MAKING A GO-AROUND, AND HE DID NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT SPEED TO CONTINUE THE GO…

THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO INADVERTENTLY TOUCH DOWN, HE DELAYED MAKING A GO-AROUND, AND HE DID NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT SPEED TO CONTINUE THE GO-AROUND. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, HIGH VEGETATION IN THE SELECTED LANDING AREA, A DOWNDRAFT, AND ROUGH TERRAIN IN THE DRY RIVER BED.

Jan 06, 1989 CALEXICO, CA N9039E Incident substantial
A BINDING BRAKE SYSTEM TORQUE PLATE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND OPERATION OF THE…

A BINDING BRAKE SYSTEM TORQUE PLATE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH A KNOWN EFFICIENCY BY THE PILOT.

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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