# N16CB: 1974 Maule M-5-220C, registration cancelled 2012-08-08

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 8, 2012
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Maule M-5-220C](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-5-220c) (registry code 5460133)
- Engine: [Franklin 6A&6V335 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a-6v335-series) (registry code 27020)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 5016C
- Year built: 1974
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: July 2, 1974
- Certificate issued: June 23, 1995
- Last registry action: July 31, 1998
- Mode S code: A0EF89
- Owner when cancelled: [Owen Blanton H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OWEN%20BLANTON%20H)
- Location: [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.1638° N, 119.7674° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Carson City, NV, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16CB
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=16CB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N16CB-2012-08-08

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Maule M-5-220C: https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-5-220c.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB SEA98FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA090), Jun 6, 1998: Maule M-5-220C (N16CB), Kettle Falls, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was an attempt to perform aerobatics at low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA002), Oct 3, 1993: Maule M-5-200C (N16CB), Watkins, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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.
- [NTSB DEN93LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA028), Feb 28, 1993: Maule M-5-220C (N16CB), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS: LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19980606012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980606012409A), Jun 6, 1998: Maule M5220C (N16CB), Kettle Falls, WA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Acft crashed under unknown circumstances, 2 POB suffered fatal inj acft has unknown damage, Kettle Falls, WA. (-23) after photo flight buzzed ground crew,…
- [Accident 19931003037339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931003037339A), Oct 3, 1993: Maule M5220C (N16CB), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. Swerved on landing. Student saya CFI failed correct. CFI says tried to correct but student froze on control.
- [Accident 19930228003839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930228003839A), Feb 28, 1993: Maule M5220C (N16CB), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. Drifted left on flare. Elected go around. Drifted right. Struck wind indicator. Caused flutter due wing damage.
- [Incident 19810927071859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810927071859I), Sep 27, 1981: Maule M5220C (N16CB), Columbia, MD, Minor damage. Engine failed on climb at 500 ft, landed on next farm. Engine had a broken connecting rod wrist pin.

## Other aircraft with N16CB

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16CB): Carl Boecher RV-7A, S/N 72745, built 2018

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