Fatal NTSB investigations: Maule M-5-210C

8 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Maule M-5-210C. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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Cases per year

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Fatal NTSB investigations: Maule M-5-210C per year, 1981–2026: 8 cases
1981	1
1984	1
1988	2
1992	1
1995	1
2000	1
2013	1

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Query with 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 ('5460134')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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 ('5460134'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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 ('5460134'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB WPR13FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M5 · Woodinville, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.Mar 9, 2013 · N17PR · Substantial damage NTSB SEA00FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Babb, MTTerrain clearance was not maintained. High mountains, mountain obscuration, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation were factors.Apr 16, 2000 · N284X · Destroyed NTSB FTW96FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Cypress, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the weather, and the failure of the airplane's vacuum pump which rendered the attitude indicator and the directional gyro inoperative.Nov 18, 1995 · N51593 · Destroyed NTSB ATL92FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Wetumpka, ALThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the transmission wires.May 23, 1992 · N62047 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO88FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Clarksville, VAInflight loss of control as a result of pilot disorientation when the pilot tried to conduct VFR flight into IMC. Low clouds, poor visibility, fog and poor decision are contributing factors.Sep 29, 1988 · N325X · Destroyed NTSB SEA88FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M5-210C · Bend, ORPlt filed VFR after advised VFR not recommended. Witness observed acft on course for dest at low alt over hiway. Witness EST ceiling at 100 feet, visibility poor in mod snow. Acft observed to execute sharp left turn amd impact rising terrain. Corrective…Apr 25, 1988 · N312X · Destroyed NTSB ANC84FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Tyonek, AKTaking off from an abandoned road near a fishing camp, the Cessna turned back and descended with power on over his departure point, heading into the sun which was low on the horizon. It collided left wing to left wing with the Maule which had climbed out at a…Jun 2, 1984 · N4708U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB SEA82FA003Accident · 1 fatalClosedMaule M-5 · North Bend, ORNov 7, 1981 · N62076 · Destroyed