# 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR27LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA003.md): Maule M-5-235C · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 3, 2026 · N56328 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA259.md): Maule M-5-235C · Hickman, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2026 · N9103E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB WPR26LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA075.md): Maule M-5-235C · Jay Em, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2026 · N56500 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control and subsequent nose over due to the inadvertent engagement of the right wheel parking brake as a result of cabin floor carpeting migrating between the right brake master cylinder and parking brake locking lever.
- [NTSB ANC25LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA105.md): Maule M-5-235C · Point MacKenzie, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 13, 2025 · N343GA · Substantial damage
  > On September 13, 2025, about 12:28 Alaska daylight time, a Maule M5-235C airplane, N343GA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Point McKenzie, Alaska. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB WPR25LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA012.md): Maule M-5-235C · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2024 · N5636D · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA285.md): Maule M-5-235C · Eastsound, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2023 · N6201M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC23LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA028.md): Maule M-5-235C · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2023 · N5644W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around maneuver while landing with excess airspeed into a short strip, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR22LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA262.md): Maule M-5-235C · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2022 · N6224M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to degraded and incorrectly maintained ignition system components. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in turning the airplane towards the runway when the engine began to lose power.
- [NTSB ERA21LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA259.md): Maule M5 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N4464Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA212.md): Maule M-5-235C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N9254E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing during which the airplane struck an object and nosed over.
- [NTSB CEN20CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA356.md): Maule M5 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2020 · N386X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA507.md): Maule M5 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2019 · N9096E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing on a dry lakebed, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA395.md): Maule M5 · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N6127M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA311.md): Maule M5 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N5634Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline and his subsequent decision to not perform a go-around, which resulted in the main landing gear contacting tall wheat and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN18LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA148.md): Maule M 5-235C · Roxbury, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2018 · N9281E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a road, which resulted in impact with a sign.
- [NTSB GAA16CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA285.md): Maule M5 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N5635M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA142.md): Maule M5 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2016 · N12BE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA024.md): Maule M5 · Warrentown, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N406X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a cattle-guard fence on landing. Contributing to the accident was his lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB ANC14CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA081.md): Maule M 5-235C · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N56332 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [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 CEN10LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA136.md): Maule M-5-235C · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2010 · N56347 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA129.md): Maule M-5-235C · Kelton, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2010 · N9227E · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to take off and fly into marginal weather conditions.
- [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 ANC09CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA056.md): Maule M-5-235C · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N407X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB WPR09LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA139.md): Maule M-5 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2009 · N9166E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA135.md): Maule M-5-235C · Oljato, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N9030E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a normal touchdown location and loss of directional control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident were the runway's soft surface and short length.
- [NTSB LAX08CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA106.md): Maule M-5-235C · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N9277E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA011.md): Maule M-5-235-C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2007 · N5644N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA076.md): Maule M-5-235 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N56366 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with an object. Factors contributing to the accident are the dual student's misjudged altitude/distance and delayed…
- [NTSB ATL07CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA060.md): Maule M-5 235C · Moultrie, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N56537 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW07CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA015.md): Maule M5 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2006 · N32CX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. A contributing factor was a crosswind.
- [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 SEA03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA120.md): Maule M-5-235C · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N8070 · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors which eventually led to the aircraft nosing over.
- [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 MIA03CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA091.md): Maule M-5-235C · Jay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N366X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around after bouncing following touchdown, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA020.md): Maule M-5-235C · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N382X · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tail wheel left steering cable. A contributing factor was the pilot's loss of aircraft control (not possible) and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop.
- [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 DEN01LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA104.md): Maule M-5-235C · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2001 · N9181E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently flaring the airplane too high above the ground, resulting in a hard landing that sheared a bolt in the tail wheel assembly. This rendered directional control impossible and induced an uncontrolled ground loop. A contributing factor was…
- [NTSB ANC01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA024.md): Maule M-5 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2000 · N5644N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the landing approach due to the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and contamination (water) in the carburetor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA158.md): Maule M-5-235 · Paulina, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N6269M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), which resulted in a stall/mush into the terrain. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, tall trees, a high density altitude, and the pilot's diverted attention as he attempted to keep…
- [NTSB ANC00LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA090.md): Maule ML-5 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N6194M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector, resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA00LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA003.md): Maule M-5-235C · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1999 · N6147M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors include a dust devil/whirlwind at the location where the pilot was trying to land.
- [NTSB ATL99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA114.md): Maule M-5-200 · St.Simons, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N5643T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation of the magneto assembly by other maintenance personnel that in resulted the separation from the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the swampy terrain condition.
- [NTSB ANC99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA041.md): Maule M-5 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1999 · N9237E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors associated with this accident were the left crosswind, and the snowbank on the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA045.md): Maule M-5-235C · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N5636M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA395.md): Maule M-5-235C · Mimbres, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1998 · N9218E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors were a low altitude turn into a crosswind and a high density altitude.
- [NTSB IAD98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA083.md): Maule M-5-235C · Newburg, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N5643V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the long, wet, unmowed grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA176.md): Maule M5C · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N5643Y · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his the improper lowering of flaps for takeoff, his failure to use a longer available area for takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff before there was an insufficient amount of area…
- [NTSB NYC97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA034.md): Maule M-5 · Levant, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N56391 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from tree(s) during an attempted go-around. The crosswind and proximity of tree(s) were related factors.

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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_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."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
```

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