# Fatal NTSB investigations: Maule M-5-235C NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA10FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA232.md): Maule M5-235C · Zellwood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2010 · N9196E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of aircraft control, and collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN10FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA164.md): Maule M-5-235C · Lewisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N56489 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not use a checklist. - [NTSB ANC09WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09WA063.md): Maule M-5-235C · Whitehorse, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 14, 2009 · N9138E · Substantial damage > On July 13, 2009, about 2145 pacific daylight time, a float-equipped Maule M-5-235C airplane, N9138E, nosed over and partially sank while landing on Kluane Lake, about 127 miles northwest of Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The airplane was being operated as a… - [NTSB ANC04FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA092.md): Maule M-5-235C · Seward, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2004 · N6194M · Substantial damage > The failure of an aviation mechanic/inspector to adequately inspect the pilot/owner's work during the engine overhaul, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent ditching. Factors associated with the… - [NTSB ATL03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA111.md): Maule M-5-235C · Rockvale, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N555MR · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC01FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA084.md): Maule M-5-235C · Bettles, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2001 · N9237E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during an unknown phase of flight. - [NTSB SEA96FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA010.md): Maule M-5-235C · Alta, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1995 · N71AR · Destroyed > the corrosion, consequent fatigue cracking and ultimate separation of the right wing forward lift strut. - [NTSB CHI95FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA114.md): Maule M-5-235C · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N56349 · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to land in the existing wind conditions. His lack of experience was a factor. - [NTSB LAX95FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA046.md): Maule M-5-235C · Springville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N5629J · Destroyed > the pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain and obstacles. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude condition and the steep, rapidly rising nature of the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA93FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA018.md): Maule M5 · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N9008E · Destroyed > The pilot continued the VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the snow and obscuration weather conditions, inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the pilot in command, and the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA92FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA222.md): Maule M-5-235C · Moran, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1991 · N19AR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and altitude from terrain while maneuvering, and his failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident are terrain-induced turbulence, unfavorable winds, gusty high winds,… - [NTSB ANC91FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA128.md): Maule M-5 · Ruby, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N9026E · Destroyed > A loss of control inflight due to improper aircraft handling and alcohol impairment. - [NTSB SEA86FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA203.md): Maule M-5-235C · Grangeville, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1986 · N6267M · Destroyed > A passenger in the acft reported the plt made more than one pass over 'a salt lick', each time coming closer and closer to the trees. On the last pass the acft 'just fell out of the sky', hit the trees, and landed upside down. Fire broke out almost… - [NTSB ANC86FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA074.md): Maule M-5-235C · Volkmar Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1986 · N413X · Substantial damage > After touchdown the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the right wingtip to strike the water. The aircraft then rolled over and sank. The PIC was operating the aircraft and carrying passengers with only student pilot certificate. - [NTSB ANC85LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA188.md): Maule M-5-235C · Mccarthy, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1985 · N9046E · Destroyed > The pilot departed a sand bar near the bernard glacier on 8/8/85, and never returned to pick up the passenger he had dropped off earlier. On 8/12/91 the wreckage was found by hunters at 61-11N 141-42W at the 1,000-FT level in mountainous terrain. The wreckage… - [NTSB ANC82DAG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG48.md): Maule M-5 · Nera Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N369X · Minor damage > The passenger was struck by the propeller while he was attempting to assist in beaching the float plane. The pilot stated that as he beached the aircraft and was shutting down the engine, the passenger (contrary to repeated instructions) exited the cabin.… - [NTSB ANC82FAA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FAA07.md): Maule M-5 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N6172M · Destroyed > Earlier in the day the plt returned from a flt after experiencing a rough running eng & changed the spark plugs. The acft again departed the chena marina arpt. Witnesses observed the acft level off approximately 300 to 350 ft AGL. One witness observed the… - [NTSB SEA81FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA039.md): Maule M5235C · Dixie, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 31, 1981 · N5637H · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX79FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA067.md): Maule M-5 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 15, 1979 · N9067E · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC78FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78FA079.md): Maule M-5 · Sterling, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N9070E · Substantial damage ## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('5460135', '5470010')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=5460135 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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