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
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.

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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