# NTSB ATL85LA100: Maule M-5-235C, N5636B, Hilton Head, SC, February 17, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 17, 1985, 15:15 local (20:15 UTC)
- Place: Hilton Head, SC
- Location: 32.2163° N, 80.7526° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Hilton Head Island, SC, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.2163&lon=-80.7526&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor, 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 6748
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL85LA100
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/6748/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA100

## Sequence of events

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

- Abrupt maneuver, takeoff - initial climb
  - aircraft performance,climb capability - exceeded (cause)
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - ostentatious display, pilot in command (cause)
  - procedures/directives - not followed, pilot in command (cause)
  - performance data - not understood, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

ACFT STALLED & CRASHED FROM AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 300 FT. WITNESSES STATED THAT THE ACFT ENTERED A STEEP CLUMB ANGLE UPON LIFT OFF AND CLIMBED TO ABOUT 300 FT. THEN THE ACFT NOSED OVER & FELL TO THE GROUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5636B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5636B-2021-06-05), registration cancelled 2021-06-05, S/N 7304C, built 1979 (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: 7304C
- Airframe hours: 850
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540-J1A5D 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Kevin C. Mazer
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 6, 1984
- Departed: SUA, STUART, FL
- Destination: CHS, CHARLESTON, SC
- Airport: 49J, Hilton Head, runway 21, 3,700 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 36; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 900 total, 45 in this make and model, 10 as pilot in command, 45 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 290° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 63 °F, dew point 18 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: SAV, 28 nm away

## 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 19850217003379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850217003379A), Feb 17, 1985: Maule M5235C, Hilton Head, SC, Substantial damage. Pitch attitude too high after liftoff. Aircraft stalled and impacted ground. Pilot given remedial flight check.

## Other investigations on N5636B (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 MIA80FKT16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKT16), Nov 26, 1979: Maule M-5 (N5636B), Pompano Beach, FL, substantial damage

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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