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
Sep 13, 2025 Point MacKenzie, AK N343GA Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 15, 2013 Marshfield, MA N76RD Serious (1) destroyed
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in postaccident examinations because fire damage precluded testing of the fuel…

A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in postaccident examinations because fire damage precluded testing of the fuel and several engine accessories.

May 28, 2009 Ogden, UT N315X Serious (1) substantial A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
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.
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.

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.
Aug 03, 1994 MOSCA, CO N5641A Serious (1) substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT.
May 02, 1993 FOWL CAY, BF N6171M Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 1983 SILVERTON, OR N6205M Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 04, 1983 NEAR ASOTIN, WA N51599 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
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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