# NTSB investigations: Maule M-4-220C

A list on [Maule M-4-220C](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-4-220c.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 3 · 113 investigations

- [NTSB WPR25LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA196.md): Maule M-4-220C · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2025 · N2051U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR23LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA131.md): Maule M-4-220C · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2023 · N40635 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA22LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA052.md): Maule M-4-220C · Ridgeway, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2021 · N51127 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA16CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA141.md): Maule M 4 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N2032U · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent rudder input by the passenger, resulting in a runway excursion during takeoff and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB GAA15CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA067.md): Maule M 4-220C · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2015 · N2058U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA14LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA295.md): Maule M4-220C · Cherryville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N535TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA13LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA268.md): Maule M-4-220C · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N40337 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder piston pin.
- [NTSB ANC12CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA047.md): Maule M-4-220C · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N615SD · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR11LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA444.md): Maule M-4-220C · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N40625 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN11CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA233.md): Maule M-4-220C · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2011 · N4550R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA087.md): Maule M-4-220C · Pearsall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2010 · N2028U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ANC09CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA044.md): Maule M-4-220C · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N2031U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA176.md): Maule M-4-220C · Hungry Horse, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2009 · N2007U · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB SEA08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA086.md): Maule M-4 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N2039U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA298.md): Maule M-4-220C · Keene, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N40325 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB LAX05CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA260.md): Maule M-4-220C · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N2020U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA101.md): Maule M-4-220C · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N40318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA083.md): Maule M-4 · Kobuk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N40344 · Substantial damage
  > 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 contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB NYC03LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA159.md): Maule M-4-220C · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N2030U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and the CFI's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB IAD00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA042.md): Maule M-4-220C · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N91480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the fuel strainer valve being left in the open position.
- [NTSB IAD00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA030.md): Maule M-4-220C · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N2060U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC99LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA082.md): Maule M-4-220C · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1999 · N40677 · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the number 4 engine cylinder, and a fracture of the number 4 engine connecting rod.
- [NTSB LAX99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA133.md): Maule M-4-220C · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1999 · N2077U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which led to a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA084.md): Maule M-4-220C · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1999 · N474W · Substantial damage
  > 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 pump, which likely was not capable of providing full system…
- [NTSB ANC97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA142.md): Maule ML-4-220C · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1997 · N2048U · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent swerve during landing on calm water. A factor was the pilot's lack of certification in single engine seaplanes.
- [NTSB CHI97LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA258.md): Maule M-4-220C · Bemidgi, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N40354 · Substantial damage
  > the 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.
- [NTSB LAX97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA211.md): Maule M-4-220C · Gualala, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N40654 · Destroyed
  > continued 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.
- [NTSB FTW97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA205.md): Maule M-4-220C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N9865M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA081.md): Maule M-4-220C · Dubois, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1994 · N40318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors include light conditions at dusk.
- [NTSB LAX92LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA040.md): Maule M4-220C · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N40625 · Substantial damage
  > 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 unfavorable wind reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC91LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA078.md): Maule M4-220-C · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N40304 · Substantial damage
  > 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 LAX91LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA239.md): Maule M-4-220C · Byron, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N40693 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC91LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA054.md): Maule M-4-220C · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1991 · N40676 · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to undetermined causes. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitability of the available landing area.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE02.md): Maule M-4-220C · Romeoville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N40614 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB SEA90LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA145.md): Maule M-4-220C · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N2007U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA011.md): Maule M-4-220C · Sterling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N4550R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to correct a ground loop/swerve during landing roll. A strong crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA004.md): Maule M-4-220C · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1989 · N40340 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC89LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA110.md): Maule M-4-2205 · Beluga, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N40676 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly correct for a crosswind during landing which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC88LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA143.md): Maule M-4 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1988 · N2044U · Substantial damage
  > While 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…
- [NTSB DCA88WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA88WA057.md): Maule M4 · Watson Lake, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 25, 1988 · N2053U · No damage
- [NTSB NYC87LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA182.md): Maule M-4 · Wellsville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1987 · N40354 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB SEA86LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA164.md): Maule M-4-220C · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1986 · N40646 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB NYC85FHJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHJ05.md): Maule M-4-220C · Somers, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N40326 · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB DEN84LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA146.md): Maule M-4-220C · Winner, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1984 · N40352 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB LAX84LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA271.md): Maule M-4-220C · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1984 · N40329 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.…
- [NTSB MIA84LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA103.md): Maule M4-220 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1984 · N40330 · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that while practicing touch & go's he lost directional control & the left landing gear collapsed.
- [NTSB FTW83LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA439.md): Maule M-4-220C · Brownsville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N40310 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB SEA83LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA090.md): Maule M-4-220C · Malad City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1983 · N40314 · Substantial damage
  > During 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…
- [NTSB LAX82DA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA142.md): Maule M-4 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 1982 · N40625 · Substantial damage
  > During 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.
- [NTSB ANC82FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FA037.md): Maule M-4-220C · Homer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1982 · N40343 · Destroyed
  > The 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…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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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