# NTSB ANC81DAG43: Maule M-5, N6201M, Zachery Bay, AK, June 13, 1981

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: June 13, 1981
- Place: Zachery Bay, AK · ZACHERY BAY, AK
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 2, 1981
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 125643
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC81DAG43
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG43

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-1389  81/6/13    ZACHERY BAY,AK      MAULE M-5           CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
        TIME - 1830                    N6201M              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  AGE 27, 1085 TOTAL HOURS,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            150 IN TYPE, INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - ZACHERY BAY BEACH
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION         LAST ENROUTE STOP
          SAND POINT,AK               LOCAL                        ZACHERY BAY,AK
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           NOSE OVER/DOWN                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - HIDDEN OBSTRUCTIONS
           TERRAIN - SANDY
        REMARKS- L MAIN GEAR STRUCK BURIED BOULDER UNDER SOFT BEACH SAND.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6201M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6201M), registered now, S/N 7198C, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: MAULE M-5
- Registry model: [Maule M-5-235C](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-5-235c) (registry code 5460135) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Zachery Bay Beach

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19810613032389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810613032389A), Jun 13, 1981: Maule M5235C, Zachary Bay, AK, Substantial damage. Wheel struck a rock during practice beach landing. Airplane flipped over into surf.

## Other investigations on N6201M (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR23LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA285), Jul 27, 2023: Maule M-5-235C (N6201M), Eastsound, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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