# Franklin 6A-350SER - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 27023 - Manufacturer (registry): FRANKLIN - Model: 6A-350SER - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 235 hp - Installed in: 74 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a-350ser Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (74, first 50) - [N10157](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10157): [Kuber Daniel S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUBER%20DANIEL%20S), [Girdwood, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Girdwood), built 1973, S/N 2171C - [N126EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126EE): [Gregory David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20DAVID%20A), [Westmoreland, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Westmoreland), S/N DM0214 - [N131RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131RD): [Ryan R S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RYAN%20R%20S), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), S/N ER-45 - [N136LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N136LC): [Jewell David S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEWELL%20DAVID%20S), [Olivehurst, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Olivehurst), built 2005, S/N DM0316 - [N1518W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1518W): [Crook Douglas S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROOK%20DOUGLAS%20S), [Graham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Graham), built 1968, S/N 11028 - [N169AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169AJ): [Nolan Davis Dds LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOLAN%20DAVIS%20DDS%20LLC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1969, S/N 17257981 - [N173WJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N173WJ): [Wilbeck W J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILBECK%20W%20J), [S Hutchinson, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/S%20Hutchinson), built 2008, S/N DMO254 - [N175FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N175FW): [Wilfer Dennis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILFER%20DENNIS), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1958, S/N 55020 - [N175G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N175G): [Goode Greg](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODE%20GREG), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1959, S/N 56030 - [N17RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17RF): [Comanche Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMANCHE%20GROUP%20INC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1969, S/N 2004 - [N2062U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2062U): [Broadwell Eric](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROADWELL%20ERIC), [Woodstock, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Woodstock), S/N 3003C - [N220HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220HP): [Gorecki Mitchel D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORECKI%20MITCHEL%20D), [Durham, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Durham), built 1991, S/N 461 - [N220VE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220VE): [Hanson Rick L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSON%20RICK%20L), [Gautier, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Gautier), built 2001, S/N SRE-052 - [N2228](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2228): [Leupp John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEUPP%20JOHN%20R), [Taylors, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Taylors), built 1971, S/N 28 - [N223AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223AZ): [Danz Kevin James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANZ%20KEVIN%20JAMES), [East Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/East%20Helena), built 1998, S/N NMO 223 - [N2378E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2378E): [Fair Hillary M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAIR%20HILLARY%20M), [Midvale, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Midvale), built 2000, S/N 001 - [N243BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N243BD): [Bennett Reed J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENNETT%20REED%20J), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1956, S/N 20591 - [N250P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N250P): [Morse Edward Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORSE%20EDWARD%20JR), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1998, S/N 97133 - [N254LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N254LF): [Brand David E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAND%20DAVID%20E), [Touchet, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Touchet), built 2002, S/N 80254 - [N2655D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2655D): [Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTTON%20AIRCRAFT%20SALVAGE%20LLC), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1956, S/N 20807 - [N274SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N274SJ): [List Chad C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIST%20CHAD%20C), [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna), built 1974, S/N 5022C - [N301AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N301AK): [Grass Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Grass%20Valley), S/N 8-3948, Sale reported - [N307S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N307S): [Knott John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNOTT%20JOHN%20A), [Waller, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waller), built 1970, S/N 471 - [N311EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N311EC): [Linton Andrew M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINTON%20ANDREW%20M), [Black Mountain, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Black%20Mountain), built 1974, S/N 5026C - [N314V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N314V): [Frownfelter Grant](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FROWNFELTER%20GRANT), [Fenton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Fenton), built 2002, S/N 1992229 - [N380Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N380Q): [Thomas George E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20GEORGE%20E), [Rice, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Rice), built 1972, S/N 2159C - [N38225](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38225): [Johnson Bonnie L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20BONNIE%20L), [Sedgwick, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Sedgwick), built 1973, S/N 001 - [N3843V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3843V): [Kown W B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOWN%20W%20B), [Hamilton, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Hamilton), built 1949, S/N 18730 - [N3917C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3917C): [Gortemiller Trevor Allen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORTEMILLER%20TREVOR%20ALLEN), [Atkins, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Atkins), built 1971, S/N 2067-C - [N400BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N400BD): [Musitano Charles M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSITANO%20CHARLES%20M), [Huntsville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Huntsville), built 2003, S/N 0001 - [N40304](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40304): [Howard Nathan L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWARD%20NATHAN%20L), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1971, S/N 2078C - [N40312](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40312): [Banks Mark Vernon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANKS%20MARK%20VERNON), [Jamestown, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Jamestown), built 1971, S/N 2086C - [N40314](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40314): [Husbands Jason](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUSBANDS%20JASON), [Belen, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Belen), built 1971, S/N 2090C - [N40335](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40335): [Davis Philip L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20PHILIP%20L), [Spring Hill, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Spring%20Hill), built 1972, S/N 2110C - [N40344](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40344): [Howard Nathan L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWARD%20NATHAN%20L), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1972, S/N 2120C - [N40352](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40352): [Shriner Justin M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHRINER%20JUSTIN%20M), [North Pole, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/North%20Pole), S/N 2130C - [N40628](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40628): [Herrington John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERRINGTON%20JOHN), [Marion, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Marion), built 1972, S/N 2149C - [N40629](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40629): [Tejas Flying Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEJAS%20FLYING%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Ganado, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Ganado), built 1972, S/N 2150C - [N40633](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40633): [Rice Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICE%20RICHARD%20L), [Rossville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Rossville), built 1972, S/N 2151C - [N40634](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40634): [Nichols Michael H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLS%20MICHAEL%20H), [Thompson Falls, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Thompson%20Falls), built 1972, S/N 2152C - [N40635](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40635): [Yuan Andrew W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YUAN%20ANDREW%20W), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1972, S/N 2153C - [N40640](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40640): [Koch Christopher P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOCH%20CHRISTOPHER%20P), [Batavia, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Batavia), S/N 2158C - [N40650](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40650): [Palmer Paul W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMER%20PAUL%20W), [Joliet, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Joliet), built 1973, S/N 2166C - [N411CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411CB): [Osky Deuce LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSKY%20DEUCE%20LLC), [Saguache, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Saguache), built 1968, S/N 2037C - [N4186G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4186G): [Jenkins Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENKINS%20MICHAEL%20D), [Rigby, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Rigby), built 1948, S/N 108-4824 - [N420GT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N420GT): [Cocchiola Bart](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COCCHIOLA%20BART), [Pittstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Pittstown), S/N 1136 - [N474W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N474W): [H&H Restoration LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/H%26H%20RESTORATION%20LLC), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 2027C - [N4PE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4PE): [Jamaican Goose Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMAICAN%20GOOSE%20INC), [Cedar Park, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cedar%20Park), S/N DMO415 - [N508ES](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N508ES): [Garlic Kevin L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARLIC%20KEVIN%20L), [Ekron, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Ekron), built 1997, S/N 743 - [N51620](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51620): [Bork Joseph L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BORK%20JOSEPH%20L), [Mosier, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Mosier), S/N 5012C All 74: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a-350ser/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (47) 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 ANC25LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA059), Jun 25, 2025: Cessna 170B (N2655D), Denali Park, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear spring due to a fatigue fracture during landing on uneven terrain. - [NTSB WPR23LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA131), Mar 18, 2023: Maule M-4-220C (N40635), Santa Ynez, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR23LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA134), Mar 11, 2023: Harris Robert W Zenith CH 801 (N639BH), Brigham City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing following a reported loss of engine thrust for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA21LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA009), Oct 6, 2020: Watson Michael A Velocity Elite RG (N78BM), Lady Lake, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA20LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA077), Jan 14, 2020: Velocity Elite RG (N78BM), St. Petersburg, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the propeller pitch change electric motor, which resulted in an improper setting for takeoff and a subsequent runway overrun. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance and inspection of… - [NTSB ERA18TA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA255), Sep 20, 2018: Calvin Nate H Velocity STD RG E (N67WR), Kingsport, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a partial loss of power and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR16FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA001), Oct 2, 2015: Johnson Coot (N69BD), Deer Park, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the… - [NTSB ANC13CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA101), Sep 14, 2013: Cessna 170B (N2736C), Iliamna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a mound while landing on a remote airstrip. - [NTSB ERA13LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA268), Jun 1, 2013: Maule M-4-220C (N40337), Fredericksburg, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder piston pin. - [NTSB ERA12CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA010), Oct 6, 2011: Calvin Nate H CALVIN-VELOCITY (N67WR), Sebastian, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway. - [NTSB WPR11LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA444), Sep 10, 2011: Maule M-4-220C (N40625), Show Low, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB ERA10LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA107), Dec 6, 2009: Maule M5 (N51620), LaGrange, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR09LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA217), Apr 26, 2009: Goodacre CA4-HP (N33254), Mansfield, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing with a known crosswind condition. - [NTSB NYC08LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA280), Aug 16, 2008: Socata MS894A (N31BF), Fulton, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the No. 3 engine cylinder connecting rod as a result of improper machining of the engine crankshaft during engine overhaul by… - [NTSB SEA04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA062), Apr 1, 2004: Davenport RV-8F (N284DM), College Place, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to attempt a… - [NTSB ANC03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA083), Jul 20, 2003: Maule M-4 (N40344), Kobuk, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent use of diesel fuel in a gasoline engine which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing after takeoff. A factor… - [NTSB NYC00FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA112), Apr 14, 2000: Cessna 172H (N1404F), Grottoes, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included the pilot's lack of instrument time under actual… - [NTSB IAD00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA030), Mar 31, 2000: Maule M-4-220C (N2060U), Lincoln Park, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI99WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99WA194), Jun 22, 1999: Maule M-5-220C (N62041), Lake St. John, Canada, substantial damage, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA084), Jan 30, 1999: Maule M-4-220C (N474W), Jean, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to ensure that a tank containing an adequate fuel supply was selected for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the contamination in the engine driven fuel… - [NTSB CHI98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA129), Apr 19, 1998: Good Velocity (N234Q), Romulus, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: improper planning/decision by the pilot, by using the airplane in an illegal activity and allowing the fuel to be exhausted before landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the pilot being… - [NTSB CHI97FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA146), May 26, 1997: Henry Barracuda (N5926), Antonia, MO, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: inadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), spatial disorientation of the pilot, which led to his loss of aircraft control, and the pilot exceeding the design… - [NTSB CHI96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA132), Apr 13, 1996: Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R (N954W), Anoka, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loose exhaust system that had become disconnected and blocked, which resulted in partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX92LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA040), Nov 8, 1991: Maule M4-220C (N40625), Coolidge, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN DUE TO INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE… - [NTSB ANC91LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA078), Jun 21, 1991: Maule M4-220-C (N40304), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AND EXCEEDING THE GROSS WEIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIGH VEGETATION. - [NTSB ANC88LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA143), Sep 18, 1988: Maule M-4 (N2044U), Cordova, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN84LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA146), May 10, 1984: Maule M-4-220C (N40352), Winner, SD, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC84LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA045), Dec 4, 1983: Maule M-5 (N62042), Somersworth, NH, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA83LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA090), Apr 26, 1983: Maule M-4-220C (N40314), Malad City, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI83LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA082), Jan 15, 1983: Maule M4-180C (N2062U), Brainerd, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX82DA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA142), Apr 20, 1982: Maule M-4 (N40625), Wickenburg, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEM13), Apr 18, 1981: Maule M4 (N40312), Weidman, WI, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79DYP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP05), Dec 17, 1978: Maule M4220C (N40314), Coeur D'Alene, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC78FAA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78FAA22-140259), Jun 7, 1978: Maule M-4 (N2062U), North Pole, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76DVG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG20), Sep 3, 1975: Maule M4220C (N40635), Ruth, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC75DAA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAA06), Aug 27, 1974: Maule M4180C (N2062U), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC75FCD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCD04), Jul 27, 1974: Maule M-4 (N40638), West Liberty, IA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW75FQD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FQD02), Jul 7, 1974: Maule M-4 (N9RH), El Paso, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74DLE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DLE01), Jun 12, 1974: Maule M4-200 (N2067U), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74DYG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYG24), Feb 21, 1974: Maule M-4 (N40352), St.John, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74FLA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLA25), Nov 25, 1973: Maule M4220C (N40650), Ft George, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK74FXQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FXQ01), Jul 21, 1973: Maule 220-C (N40634), Reno, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX73FUA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUA42), May 14, 1973: Maule M4220C (N40633), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN73DTE61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73DTE61), Feb 25, 1973: Maule M4220C (N40634), La Junta, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72FLD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLD06), Aug 14, 1971: Maule M-4 (N2067U), Dunellen, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC71IN103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71IN103), Apr 13, 1971: M-Saulnier MS894A (N1516W), Morristown, NJ, incident, minor damage - [NTSB OAK68D0344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0344-201103), Dec 9, 1967: Cessna 170A (N3843V), Half Mon By, CA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (77, newest 50) 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 20250624009889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250624009889A), Jun 24, 2025: Cessna 170B (N2655D), Kantishna, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed on unapproved airstrip. During rollout l/h tire hit rut on surface of landing location and departed aircraft. Aircraft continued an additional… - [Incident 20250416007149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250416007149I), Apr 16, 2025: Cessna 170B (N243BD), No damage. The aircraft departed rts at 1010 going to O05. At 1019, while flying over highway 70, the pilot heard a loud bang and immediately lost all engine power. Pilot… - [Accident 20230318003179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230318003179A), Mar 18, 2023: Maule M-4-220C (N40635), Santa Ynez, CA, Substantial damage. Departed runway 26 entered left crosswind once leveled off between 400 to 600 feet engine stopped running. Lowered nose, to keep from stalling, returned back… - [Accident 20230311003749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230311003749A), Mar 11, 2023: Harris Robert W ZENITH CH 801 (N639BH), Brigham City, UT, Substantial damage. The pilot states he took off from Brigham City airport on runway 35 and planned "to do a few touch and go's". Pilot states he went around the pattern one time… - [Incident 20220817014659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220817014659I), Aug 17, 2022: Butner V L/Butner M D ZENITH 801 (N301AK), Owosso, MI, Minor damage. The flight was a combination demonstration/familiarization flight for a buyer. During the landing the aircraft had a slight a balloon just prior to the… - [Accident 20201006019709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201006019709A), Oct 6, 2020: Watson Michael A VELOCITY ELITE RG (N78BM), Lady Lake, FL, Substantial damage. The pilot of an amateur built velocity departed gainesville (kgnv) and stated there were no unusual circumstances. The weather was cloudy therefore would not… - [Accident 20200114003549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200114003549A), Jan 14, 2020: Watson Michael A VELOCITY ELITE RG (N78BM), St. Petersburg, FL, Substantial damage. On January 14, 2020 at approximately 1500, a velocity aircraft, N78BM, registered to barraza marin & associates LLC dba, aborted takeoff at st pete Albert… - [Incident 20190707017169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190707017169I), Jul 7, 2019: Maule M-5-220C (N311EC), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. While landing lost directional control bent both wing tips. - [Accident 20180919013339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180919013339A), Sep 19, 2018: Calvin Nate H CALVIN-VELOCITY (N67WR), Blountville, TN, Destroyed. N67WR departed columbus airport (kcsg) enroute to tri Cities airport (ktri). No issues were reported by the pilot in command (PIC) during transit to ktri.… - [Accident 20151002017259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151002017259A), Oct 2, 2015: Johnson Raymond H COOT A (N69BD), Deer Park, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. N69BD was operating in the dew traffic pattern and was observed by another flight crew in the dew traffic pattern to be in a near vertical spin in the vicinity… - [Incident 20150729013539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150729013539I), Jul 29, 2015: Aviotec Srl AVIASTOL (N2378E), Cody, WY, Minor damage. On 07/29/2015 at 14:54 MDT, N2378E, an experimental Aviotec Srl avistol aircraft sustained minor damage after impact with a precision approach path indicator… - [Incident 20150616022259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150616022259I), Jun 16, 2015: Maule M-4-220C (N2067U), Columbus, GA, No damage. On June 16, 2015 at approximately 1349 EST, N2067U departed Columbus metropolitan airport (csg) enroute VFR to decatur county ind. Air park (bge). The aircraft… - [Incident 20150325002669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150325002669I), Mar 25, 2015: Morgan Robert A VELOCITY 173 RG ELTE (N97VE), Las Vegas, NM, Minor damage. On March 25,2015,at 9:30 MDT, a velocity 173RG,N97VE, registered to dakota caulking inc,took off from klvs, Las Vegas NM, in visual meteorological… - [Accident 20130913019089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130913019089A), Sep 13, 2013: Cessna 170B (N2736C), New Stuyahok, AK, Substantial damage. 09-11-13, The PIC and 1 passenger (pax) departed lake hood strip (Z41) in anchorage (anc), AK, bound for iliamna (ili). Acft was fueled in anc and topped off… - [Accident 20130601008419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130601008419A), Jun 1, 2013: Maule M-4-220C (N40337), Fredericksburg, PA, Substantial damage. An ATP rated pilot with 1 passenger departed 9N7 at 0825 local EDT in VMC conditions. Pilot leveled off aircraft at 2500 MSL and began to set cruise power when… - [Accident 20111006024419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111006024419A), Oct 6, 2011: Calvin Nate H CALVIN-VELOCITY (N67WR), Sebastian, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot's statement indicates that while the aircraft was on final to runway #4 he lost to much airspeed and the wings began rocking. The pilot applied full… - [Accident 20110910020109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110910020109A), Sep 10, 2011: Maule M-4-220C (N40625), Showlow, AZ, Substantial damage. Airman was attempting to land a tail wheel airplane. After touchdown the left wing came up and the aircraft turned right. The airman applied power and leveled… - [Incident 20101003046449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101003046449I), Oct 3, 2010: Maule M-4-220C (N4152P), Winifred, MT, Minor damage. I received a phone call from Mr. Rich vestal [privacy data omitted]he informed this office that on 10/3/10 he landed his aircraft a maul M-4 registration… - [Incident 20100415031669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100415031669I), Apr 15, 2010: Maule M-5-220C (N51621), Gary, IN, No damage. N51621, Maule M-5 aircraft, was enroute from kjxn to kcnc with one(1) pilot and three(3) passengers. Had just terminated flight following from azo and received… - [Incident 20091005050069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091005050069I), Oct 5, 2009: Maule M-4-220C (N40650), Lockport, IL, Minor damage. On 10/05/09 Maule aircraft N40650 executed an off-airport emergency landing in Lockport, Illinois due to engine problems. According to Lockport police reports,… - [Accident 20090426005839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090426005839A), Apr 26, 2009: Goodac COMPMONSTER (N33254), Mansfield, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) During touch-down aircraft encountered a gust, left wing tipped up, drift not corrected before touch-down. Right wing tip drug on runway, aircraft left… - [Incident 20090329005469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090329005469I), Mar 29, 2009: Amtr VELOCITY (N4PE), Taylor, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Engine lost power during climb after takeoff. Airplane landed in a field with damage to landing gear. - [Accident 20080816849349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080816849349A), Aug 16, 2008: Socata MS894A (N31BF), Fulton, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) On 8/16/2008 at 1540 hours, N31BF, Socata model MS894A serial number: 11682 approx 1.5 miles south of oswego county airport (fzy) crashed in an open… - [Incident 20080718844369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080718844369I), Jul 18, 2008: VELCITY173LW (N832AB), Nacogdoches, TX, Minor damage. (-23) 07/18/2008, Friday, at 2000, airplane, N832AB, PIC, landed 12 inches short of runway 18 at a.l. Mangham jr regional airport, Nacogdoches, TX. There is a… - [Incident 20070509011189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070509011189I), May 9, 2007: Royerd VELOCITY173R (N56DJ), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot made a hard landing in gusty wind conditions causing the failure and collapse of the nose landing gear. - [Incident 20070226002119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070226002119I), Feb 26, 2007: Amtr VELITYSTDRGE (N136LC), Olathe, KS, Minor damage. (-23) The nose landing gear did not extend for the landing because the axle shaft came unscrewed enough to allow it to bind in the wheel well. The pilot thinks… - [Incident 20060420005209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060420005209I), Apr 20, 2006: Maule M4220C (N40314), Belen, NM, Minor damage. (-23) On April 20, 2006, at 1110 mdst, a Maule M-4, N40314, registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted] came to rest on its nose at Belen Alexander airport… - [Accident 20040727017349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040727017349A), Jul 27, 2004: Maule M5220C (N51621), Fairbanks, AK, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] on 7-26-04 pilot in command, averon j. rosser had departed the bettles, Alaska airport in his M-5 Maule aircraft, N51621. While… - [Accident 20040401004849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040401004849A), Apr 1, 2004: Amtr RV8F (N284DM), College Place, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Pilot was taking off from runway 23 at Martin field, College Place, WA, as a flight of two amateur built van RV-8F aircraft, for flight to walla walla,… - [Accident 20030720036259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030720036259A), Jul 20, 2003: Maule M4220C (N40344), Kobuk, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] pilot stated that after takeoff from runway 26 at dahl creek, Alaska his aircraft engine gradually lost power. He made an attempt… - [Incident 20030712016219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030712016219I), Jul 12, 2003: Amtr RV8 (N284DM), Jackpot, NV, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft landed on dirt road with minor damage and no injuries. - [Incident 20020726020649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020726020649I), Jul 26, 2002: Amtr VELOCITY (N220VE), Kenosha, WI, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft had landed at enw on 7/26/02 with the nose gear retracted causing minor damage. Pilot removed nose gear doors and linkage and performed a… - [Incident 20020723020639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020723020639I), Jul 23, 2002: Amtr VELOCITY (N220VE), Kenosha, WI, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot could not get nose gear down at enw. Landed aircraft causing minor damage to nose gear doors and aircraft nose. - [Incident 20010831024279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010831024279I), Aug 31, 2001: Maule M4220C (N10157), Kotzebue, AK, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot landed on a gravel bar in the wulik river. The main landing gear dropped in a soft spot & the prop contacted the gravel. Aircraft did not overturn.… - [Incident 20010216004199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010216004199I), Feb 16, 2001: Maule M4220C (N40312), San Jose, CA, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot stated while landing at sjc a cross wind caught the aircraft. The pilot proceeded to apply the left brake and while doing so the pedal went to… - [Incident 20000831024059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000831024059I), Aug 31, 2000: Maule M4180C (N2062U), Butte, MT, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot stated he made a hard landing that resulted in failure of the right main gear strut. Airworthiness inspection of failed component reveals strut had… - [Accident 20000414040599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000414040599A), Apr 14, 2000: Cessna 172H (N1404F), Staunton-Waynes, VA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.4) The pilot was on an instrument flight rules flight plan, in instrument meteorological conditions. He was instructed to fly a heading, until receiving a… - [Accident 20000331043599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000331043599A), Mar 31, 2000: Maule M4220C (N2060U), Lincoln Park, NJ, Destroyed. (-23) While landing on runway one in a crosswind/lost control of the aircraft, veered to the right colliding with a parked CE-172 aircraft destroying both… - [Accident 19990129000909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990129000909A), Jan 29, 1999: Maule M4220C (N474W), Jean, NV, Substantial damage. Acft took off and ran out of fuel at 200 feet AGL. The acft struck the rwy. Went through a chain link fence and came to rest on a road. Other circumstances are… - [Incident 19980422018639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980422018639I), Apr 22, 1998: Mrchti S20522R (N47CJ), Ottawa, OH, Minor damage. Rt main gear collapsed due broken downlock pin. Damaged rt flap, pitot tube and step. Flight was for bfr. - [Accident 19980419007089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980419007089A), Apr 19, 1998: Amtr VELOCITY (N234Q), Romulus, MI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Experimental was being tracked by us customs when it crashed under unknown circumstances, detroit, MI. (.4)the U.S. Customs service air interdiction… - [Incident 19970930034039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970930034039I), Sep 30, 1997: Cessna 172L (N9817G), Maple Lake, MN, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot taxied out for take off, then decided not to fly. When he taxied back to shore, while attempting to turn the aircraft, the wind picked the… - [Accident 19970526011779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970526011779A), May 26, 1997: Amtrjf BARRACUDA (N5926), Arnold, MO, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. (.4) A witness 'heard a plane flying very low and the engine was cutting in and out.' He looked across the valley and saw 'a small aircraft flying below the… - [Incident 19961124041939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961124041939I), Nov 24, 1996: Maule M4220C (N40634), Reno, NV, Minor damage. Swerved on landing. Slid sideways. Broke off left gear. Found bent brake disc. Tire scraped. Possible rock damage. - [Accident 19960413007209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960413007209A), Apr 13, 1996: Mrchti S20522R (N954W), Minneapolis, MN, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Landed gear up on highway. Loose baffle and plug in muffler caused improper back pressure. (-23) on April 13, 1996 at 1830 gmt, a… - [Incident 19960318007429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960318007429I), Mar 18, 1996: Maule M5220C (N91PT), Bellingham, WA, Minor damage. Narrative: the student pilot departed meadow mist airport, a private airport located 8 miles north of Bellingham International Airport, on a solo flight to the… - [Incident 19950816032389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950816032389I), Aug 16, 1995: Maule M4220C (N40634), Gerlach, NV, Minor damage. Landed at abandoned Private strip. Struck a ditch accross runway and ground looped. Other ditch accross runway. - [Incident 19920723036039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920723036039I), Jul 23, 1992: Amtr VELOCITY (N234Q), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. Experienced electrical problems. Gear collapsed on rollout. Found defective alternator and extension system failure - [Incident 19920521023029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920521023029I), May 21, 1992: Maule M4220 (N3917C), New Milford, CT. Engine overheated and lost power on climbout. Forced landing off airport. - [Incident 19920405012819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920405012819I), Apr 5, 1992: Maule M4220C (N40334), Watertown, WI, Minor damage. Made a hard landing. Pilot stated he touched down at 15 degree angle. Right gear collapsed. All 77: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a-350ser/incidents.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.