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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 01, 2026 | Jay Em, WY | N56500 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 09, 2025 | Indian Springs, MT | N339X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 01, 2024 | Hooper, UT | N62062 | Incident | substantial | The inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over. |
| Jul 05, 2023 | Kusatan, AK | N51592 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a bounced landing and an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 07, 2021 | Anchorage, AK | N349X | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s impact with a log while dragging an off-airport landing site. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 11, 2013 | Verona, NY | N6617R | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delay in applying power after a bounced landing, resulting in collision with terrain during a go-around. |
| May 06, 2013 | Juneau, AK | N378X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Juneau, AK | N378X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing. |
| Aug 18, 2012 | Coldfoot, AK | N319X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed decision to turn around while flying through a narrow mountain pass, which resulted in a forced landing and impact 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. |
| Aug 24, 2011 | Tok, AK | N62019 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to go-around soon enough to preclude the necessity of a forced landing due to the airplane's inability to outclimb ascending terra…The pilot's failure to go-around soon enough to preclude the necessity of a forced landing due to the airplane's inability to outclimb ascending terrain. |
| Apr 05, 2010 | Bismarck, ND | N62040 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure compensate for the crosswinds resulting in a loss of directional control while landing. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| Mar 03, 2009 | Calexico, CA | N9166E | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 27, 2008 | Delta Junction, AK | N289X | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the non-certificated pilot's inadvertent selection of the mixture control instead of the carburetor…A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the non-certificated pilot's inadvertent selection of the mixture control instead of the carburetor heat and his lack of training/qualification. |
| 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. |