Maule M-4-220C

NTSB investigations · 113

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5460114')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR25LA196Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Pendleton, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, in gusting crosswind conditions.Jun 24, 2025 · N2051U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA131Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Santa Ynez, CAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Mar 18, 2023 · N40635 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA052Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Ridgeway, VAThe pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.Nov 7, 2021 · N51127 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 4 · Anchorage, AKThe inadvertent rudder input by the passenger, resulting in a runway excursion during takeoff and collision with a taxiway sign.Feb 13, 2016 · N2032U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 4-220C · Rigby, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.May 11, 2015 · N2058U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M4-220C · Cherryville, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.Jun 17, 2014 · N535TJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Fredericksburg, PAA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder piston pin.Jun 1, 2013 · N40337 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Sterling, AKThe pilot's failure to use a preflight checklist and subsequent failure to turn on the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.May 13, 2012 · N615SD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA444Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Show Low, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop.Sep 10, 2011 · N40625 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Mar 17, 2011 · N4550R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Pearsall, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.Jan 2, 2010 · N2028U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.May 17, 2009 · N2031U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Hungry Horse, MTThe pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of reduced visibility and snow showers during cruise flight, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.Apr 1, 2009 · N2007U · DestroyedNTSB SEA08CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4 · Jerome, IDThe failure of both pilots to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.Mar 5, 2008 · N2039U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA298Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Keene, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to the high crosswind condition. Contributing factors were the high, gusting crosswind, and the tree.Sep 12, 2007 · N40325 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Tucson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Aug 4, 2005 · N2020U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Driggs, IDThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.May 21, 2005 · N40318 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Kobuk, AKThe 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 contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate…Jul 20, 2003 · N40344 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Taunton, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and the CFI's delayed remedial action.Jun 28, 2003 · N2030U · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Gettysburg, PAThe pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the fuel strainer valve being left in the open position.May 15, 2000 · N91480 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Lincoln Park, NJthe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll. A factor was the crosswind.Mar 31, 2000 · N2060U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC99LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Mcgrath, AKA separation of the number 4 engine cylinder, and a fracture of the number 4 engine connecting rod.Jun 24, 1999 · N40677 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Prescott, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which led to a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop.Feb 15, 1999 · N2077U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Jean, NVFuel 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 pump, which likely was not capable of providing full system…Jan 30, 1999 · N474W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule ML-4-220C · Aniak, AKThe inadvertent swerve during landing on calm water. A factor was the pilot's lack of certification in single engine seaplanes.Sep 4, 1997 · N2048U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Bemidgi, MNthe pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control of the airplane, as a result of an undetermined anomaly concerning of the right main landing gear brake.Aug 1, 1997 · N40354 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Gualala, CAcontinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from tall trees. The weather conditions (low ceiling and fog) were related factors.Jun 14, 1997 · N40654 · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Englewood, COfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.May 25, 1997 · N9865M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Dubois, IDThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors include light conditions at dusk.Mar 14, 1994 · N40318 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M4-220C · Coolidge, AZThe 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 unfavorable wind reported by the pilot.Nov 8, 1991 · N40625 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M4-220-C · Fairbanks, AKThe 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.Jun 21, 1991 · N40304 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Byron, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to perform an adequate preflight inspection by taking the necessary steps to eliminate water contamination of the airplane's fuel system.Jun 2, 1991 · N40693 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Beluga, AKThe engine failure due to undetermined causes. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitability of the available landing area.May 2, 1991 · N40676 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91DEE02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Romeoville, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in power loss from fuel contamination. A factor in the accident was the owner's failure to accomplish airworthiness directive 84-9-7 which provided direct, convenient access to sample and purge the main…Dec 11, 1990 · N40614 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Missoula, MTPilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jul 21, 1990 · N2007U · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Sterling, COThe pilot failed to correct a ground loop/swerve during landing roll. A strong crosswind was a contributing factor.Oct 15, 1989 · N4550R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Orlando, FLFailure of the left main landing gear.Oct 6, 1989 · N40340 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-2205 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's failure to properly correct for a crosswind during landing which resulted in a loss of control.Jun 30, 1989 · N40676 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Cordova, AKWhile on base leg to the airport, the engine stopped producing power forcing the pilot to land the airplane on the tundra short of the runway. Upon landing the airplane nosed over. Subsequent examination of the engine showed water in the carburetor. The water…Sep 18, 1988 · N2044U · Substantial damageNTSB DCA88WA057Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMaule M4 · Watson Lake, CanadaApr 25, 1988 · N2053U · No damageNTSB NYC87LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Wellsville, NYThe flight experienced a violent shimmy upon t/d and the acft veered to the right. The pilot made a go-around and experienced the same condition on the second t/d. on the third t/d, the pilot landed but was only able to maintain control of the acft until it…Jun 20, 1987 · N40354 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Juneau, AKThe acft veered left and ground looped during landing roll. The right main gear strut collapsed during the landing. The plt had 5 hours total flt time in this acft and stated the toe brakes seemed 'touchy' during the landing.Jul 9, 1986 · N40646 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85FHJ05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Somers, NYThe acft stalled & nosed over during an attempted go-around after a fast approach to a gravel landing strip which was 5 miles from the planned destination. The plt said he added power to go around when he thought his airspeed was too high. The acft dropped on…Aug 17, 1985 · N40326 · DestroyedNTSB DEN84LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Winner, SDThe plt reported that a gust of wind was encountered during the landing roll. The acft swerved to the right & left rudder did not correct the situation. The acft left the rwy & collided with a ditch. The plt said that he examined the tailwheel after the…May 10, 1984 · N40352 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Vacaville, CAThe flight was conducted for a sales demonstration. Both occupants were pilots. Two landings were performed by the acft owner. The third landing was performed by the prospective buyer and during touchdown the acft bounced. The owner applied power to recover.…Apr 28, 1984 · N40329 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M4-220 · Boca Raton, FLThe plt stated that while practicing touch & go's he lost directional control & the left landing gear collapsed.Mar 10, 1984 · N40330 · DestroyedNTSB FTW83LA439Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Brownsville, TXThe plt took off on a local banner towing flt at 1232 CDT. At about 1510 CDT, he returned & dropped the banner. As he was circling to land, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was damage during a forced landing just short of the rwy.Sep 24, 1983 · N40310 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA83LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Malad City, IDDuring an interview, the plt reported that he had removed ice from the acft & attempted to depart from a snow covered alfalfa field, aprx 1000 ft long. The acft did not become airborne & the plt elected to abort the takeoff. During the abort, the acft…Apr 26, 1983 · N40314 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DA142Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMaule M-4 · Wickenburg, AZDuring landing roll the left wing came up and the aircraft turned sharply to the right. The aircraft left the runway and came to rest in a gully.Apr 20, 1982 · N40625 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC82FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Homer, AKThe pilot departed Homer airport on a special VFR clearance after being advised numerous times that VFR flight was not recommended. Shortly after takeoff (8 minutes) the aircraft dove out of the clouds and crashed near the airport. The pilot was not…Apr 16, 1982 · N40343 · Destroyed
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