# NTSB ANC86FA074: Maule M-5-235C, N413X, Volkmar Lake, AK, June 13, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: June 12, 1986, 17:30 local (Jun 13, 1986, 01:30 UTC)
- Place: Volkmar Lake, AK
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 4593
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC86FA074
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/4593/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA074

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - aircraft handling - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - overconfidence in personal ability, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid, landing - roll
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll

## Analysis

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.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N413X](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N413X-2016-12-05), registration cancelled 2016-12-05, S/N 7045C, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: MAULE M-5-235C
- 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
- Serial number: 7045C
- Airframe hours: 975
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540-J1A5D 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Marvin D. Sluka
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: FAI, FAIRBANKS, AK

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 41; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 95 total, 95 in this make and model, 50 as pilot in command, 9 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 160° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 170 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 63 °F, dew point 39 °F

## 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 19860612024869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860612024869A), Jun 12, 1986: Maule M5235C, Volkmar Lake, AK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Lost directional control during water landing. Aircraft rolled over. Student carrying passenger. Unauthorized trip.

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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