# NTSB investigations: Maule M-6-235 A list on [Maule M-6-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-6-235.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [NTSB CEN24LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA081.md): Maule M-6-235 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2023 · N71MS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway. - [NTSB ANC21LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA017.md): Maule M-6-235 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 13, 2021 · N56517 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane encountering deep snow and coming to rest inverted. - [NTSB GAA19CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA552.md): Maule M 6-235 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2019 · N88DK · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in the airplane hitting a rut, bouncing, and then nosing over. - [NTSB ANC19FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA029.md): Maule M6 · Moose Pass, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2019 · N56512 · Substantial damage > The pilot's geographic disorientation and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid mountainous terrain, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA18CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA111.md): Maule M 6 · Boerne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2018 · N56548 · Substantial damage > The ground vehicle driver’s decision to drive on an active taxiway at night and failure to yield to taxiing aircraft, resulting in a collision with a taxiing aircraft. - [NTSB ANC16CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA031.md): Maule M 6-235 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N5650J · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land on terrain unsuitable for a wheel equipped airplane. - [NTSB ANC13LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA049.md): Maule M-6-235 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N56464 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s execution of a hard landing, which resulted in the overstress fracture of the right main axle housing and the subsequent nosedown. - [NTSB WPR11CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA414.md): Maule M-6-235 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N6140B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in a gusty, crosswind condition. - [NTSB CEN10FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA162.md): Maule M-6-235 · Bennett, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2010 · N7613X · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while maneuvering. - [NTSB WPR09LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA204.md): Maule M-5-235C · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2009 · N9219E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA06CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA191.md): Maule M-6-235 · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N9918T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tailwheel-equipped aircraft. A swale (sunken area) between the runway and the taxiway was a factor. - [NTSB DEN04CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA125.md): Maule M-6-235 · Dubois, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2004 · N167MC · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway. - [NTSB ATL04LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA084.md): Maule MX-7-180A · Plains, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2004 · N3179U · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the speed/distance/altitude which resulted in a overrun of the runway. - [NTSB ANC03CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA109.md): Maule M-6-235 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N4564B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an intentional go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB ANC01FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA106.md): Maule M-6-235 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2001 · N56467 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenna tower), and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, and low visibility. - [NTSB DEN00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA051.md): Maule M-6-235 · Reserve, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2000 · N56507 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the wind gust. - [NTSB LAX97LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA208.md): Maule M-6-235 · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N5653C · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA023.md): Maule M-5 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1997 · N5654N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. The snow-covered runway was a factor. - [NTSB LAX96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA167.md): Maule M-5-235C · Lake Havasu Cty, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N9177E · Substantial damage > the pilot-owner's inadequate engine maintenance which resulted in a progressive ignition failure. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark nighttime light condition and the presence of hidden obstructions in the forced landing area. - [NTSB LAX96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA128.md): Maule M-6-235 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1996 · N5652C · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA001.md): Maule M-5-235C · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N664G · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors to the accident were: crosswind and inadequate remedial action. - [NTSB ANC94LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA068.md): Maule M6-235 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N56447 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB ANC94FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA001.md): Maule M-6-235 · Merrill Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N5647N · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's attempt to fly VFR into IMC conditions. A factor was the whiteout weather condition. - [NTSB BFO93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA116.md): Maule M-6-235 · Willoughby, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · N56476 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a pullup maneuver, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the lack of altitude for recovery. - [NTSB NYC91LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA157.md): Maule M6 · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N56476 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to properly compensate for the winds which resulted in a loss of control during landing. Factors related to the accident were: control interference from a passenger and gusty crosswinds. - [NTSB LAX91LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA100.md): Maule M-6-235 · Mobile, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1991 · N5662F · Destroyed > The pilots' failure to establish a sufficient climb rate to avoid striking a fence. - [NTSB MKC90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA059.md): Maule M-6-235 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N644SL · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind. - [NTSB ANC88LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA085.md): Maule M6-235 · Egegik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1988 · N5647Y · Substantial damage > After touchdown on the beach, the aircraft struck a three-wheeled scooter (atv). The atv was substantially damaged and the driver of the atv, an eleven year old boy, died a few days later. The atv passenger, a eight year old girl, received minor injuries.… - [NTSB ANC87FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA107.md): Maule M-6 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N49846 · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind from the left. The aircraft ground looped and struck a chain link fence. The pilot stated that he found the brake shaft broken at the shaft reduction retaining clip point. He… - [NTSB ANC87LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA076.md): Maule M-6 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N5645D · Substantial damage > The pilot effected a go-around during an approach to runway 01 in gusty surface wind conditions. During the second approach he landed and lost control at or near the demonstrated crosswind component limit for this airplane. The airplane ground looped and… - [NTSB SEA86LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA125.md): Maule M-6-235 · Fallon, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1986 · N5644J · Destroyed > The plt was attempting a precautionary landing on a remote ranch strip after encountering turbulence and high winds enroute. Control was lost on short final when the acft was caught by a gust of wind. The acft contacted the ground on one wingtip and… - [NTSB NYC85LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA130.md): Maule M-5-235C · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1985 · N5640C · Substantial damage > The personal transportation flight took off from allegheny co. ariport and made one landing back at the airport. The flight then departed the airport and made a landing on the water with the wheels down causing the aircraft to tip o ver onto its back. - [NTSB ATL85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA149.md): Maule M5-235C · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1985 · N29JD · Substantial damage > During ldg roll the std plt lost directional control of the acft & ran off of the side of the rwy while practicing touch & go ldg with CFI.the CFI stated that the std made a normal approach & upon touchdown the acft made a sharp turn to the right and went off… - [NTSB ANC85LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA013.md): Maule M-6 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1984 · N5645D · Substantial damage > Shortly after touchdown the acft veered left. Right rudder was applied causing the acft to over correct back to the right. In an effort to regain directional control left rudder was applied. The acft ground looped to the right collapsing the left main landing… - [NTSB ANC85FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA012.md): Maule M-6-235 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1984 · N56512 · Substantial damage > The acft bounced twice at a point about 1000-1500 ft down the rwy and then started to ground loop according to a witness. During the ground loop the acft pitched up and climbed steeply to about 40 ft AGL and stalled. The right wing dropped and the acft… - [NTSB SEA84LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA226.md): Maule M6 · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1984 · N56526 · Substantial damage > After landing long and fast brakes were applied, directional control was lost and the acft ground looped off of the rwy. The acft collided with and came to rest in a ditch. - [NTSB ANC84LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA151.md): Maule M-6-235 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1984 · N5651D · Substantial damage > The acft collided with an overhanging tree branch during a river takeoff. The plt was trying to negotiate a bend in the river while on the 'step' for takeoff. The plt said he had very limited experience in the model acft and it got light on the floats and… - [NTSB ANC84LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA150.md): Maule M-6 · Kiana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1984 · N56490 · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing in the kobuk sand dunes after the engine quit during cruise flt. The plt reported that the engine quit, sputtered once, picked up RPM and then quit completely. The prop windmilled until ground contact. In attempting to restart,… - [NTSB FTW84LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA359.md): Maule M6-235 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N5648D · No damage > On a heading of 165 deg at 3,500 ft the plt saw another acft at the same altitude on a collision course. Evasive action was taken by pushing the nose over forcing both occupants into the cabin overhead. According to the plt, both seatbelts and shoulder… - [NTSB ATL84FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA190.md): Maule M-6-235 · Marietta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1984 · N56520 · Substantial damage > The float equipped acft departed on a southwesterly heading from the lake. Surface winds were reported from the north at 8 KTS gusting to 15. With full flaps extended the acft got airborne and continued a downwind climb over a tree line to about 250 ft AGL.… - [NTSB ANC84FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA063.md): Maule M-6-235 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1984 · N235AK · Substantial damage > The acft bounced and the plt gave it full throttle to recover. The acft nose came up, the left wing dropped, and the acft veered off the rwy into two tied down acft. The acft had just had large tires put on to replace wheel skis. The plthad made only 4 wheel… - [NTSB FTW84LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA200.md): Maule M-6-235 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1984 · N71MS · Substantial damage > Shortly after touchdown on a x-wind landing, the tailwheel equipped acft began to weathervaned to the left into the wind. The plt lost directional control & the acft ground looped to the left. The right gear collapsed & the right wing dragged on the ground.… - [NTSB LAX84LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA210.md): Maule M6235 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1984 · N56463 · Substantial damage > The acft dragged a wing and nosed down into the ground collapsing the landing gear and sliding to a stop on a taxi-way during an attempted go-around after an alignment with rwy problem. The CFI said that the student plt used excessive rudder and 'froze' on… - [NTSB ATL84LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA004.md): Maule M-6-235 · Elberta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N5646D · Substantial damage > The plt took off with a passenger, who was also a plt, but was not performing as such on this flt. After returning to the arpt, the plt landed on the north-south rwy. He stated that during the landing roll, he encountered a x-wind that caused the acft to… - [NTSB FTW82DA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA387.md): Maule M-5-235C · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1982 · N5631R · Substantial damage > The pilot took off with the fuel selector in the off position. The engine quit at 500 feet AGL. The pilot landed hard in a plowed field and the aircraft nosed over to an inverted position. The pilot and passenger were not hurt. - [NTSB LAX82FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA313.md): Maule M-6-235 · 5nm Sw Of Mcnea, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1982 · N56493 · Destroyed > Immediately after takeoff the acft was observed in a right turn with an abnormally nose high attitude. The acft appearedto stall & slide toward the left wing. Before a recovery could be completed the left wing & nose hit simultaneously at a 45 deg angle in… - [NTSB MIA82FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA023.md): Maule M-6 · Summerland Key, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 16, 1981 · N56499 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI79FEC41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEC41.md): Maule M-5 · Owosso, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1979 · N9177E · Destroyed ## 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 ('5460160') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-6-235/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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