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NTSB investigations: Maule M-5-235C, AK

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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NTSB ANC25LA105Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMaule M-5-235C · Point MacKenzie, AKOn 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…Sep 13, 2025 · N343GA · Substantial damage NTSB ANC23LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Palmer, AKThe 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.Apr 4, 2023 · N5644W · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA507Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during landing on a dry lakebed, which resulted in a nose-over.Aug 22, 2019 · N9096E · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Wasilla, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, and an impact with terrain.Mar 1, 2016 · N12BE · Substantial damage NTSB ANC14CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 5-235C · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in a loss of control.Sep 8, 2014 · N56332 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC09CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.Jun 12, 2009 · N407X · Substantial damage NTSB ANC07CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235 · Talkeetna, AKThe 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…Aug 8, 2007 · N56366 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC04FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Seward, AKThe 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…Aug 15, 2004 · N6194M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC01FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Bettles, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during an unknown phase of flight.Jul 15, 2001 · N9237E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC01LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · King Salmon, AKThe loss of engine power during the landing approach due to the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and contamination (water) in the carburetor.Dec 16, 2000 · N5644N · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule ML-5 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector, resulting in fuel starvation.Jul 15, 2000 · N6194M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC99LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Talkeetna, AKThe 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.Apr 4, 1999 · N9237E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC95LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235 · Palmer, AKThe excessive airspeed maintained by the pilot during the approach and landing, and the pilot's failure to abort the landing, while there was still sufficient runway remaining. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type…Jun 29, 1995 · N9104E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC95LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235-C · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain.May 18, 1995 · N6248M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC94LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5-235C · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff when her foot interfered and restricted the movement of the rudder control system.Apr 17, 1994 · N9237E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC91FA128Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Ruby, AKA loss of control inflight due to improper aircraft handling and alcohol impairment.Aug 17, 1991 · N9026E · Destroyed NTSB ANC90LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Becky Lake, AKFatigue failure of the ski attach fitting due to being fabricated locally from the wrong steel which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Dec 10, 1989 · N6220M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC89LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot was taxiing too fast to negotiate a bend in the river. Trees & the river bank were contributing factors.Aug 25, 1989 · N9114E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC89LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Nebesna Glacier, AKThe pilot allowed the aircraft to inadvertently touch down, he delayed making a go-around, and he did not maintain sufficient speed to continue the go-around. Contributing factors were: the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, high vegetation in the…Aug 10, 1989 · N5644W · Substantial damage NTSB ANC88LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Porcupine Butte, AKThe plt rprtd he landed harder than he intended from about 3 to 5 ft above the ground. The right main gear collapsed & the acft veered to the right. Subsequently, the left main gear collapsed & the acft came to rest off the airstrip.Sep 17, 1988 · N56304 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC88LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235 · Fairbanks, AKThe commercial pilot had dropped two hunters off at their campsite, and was taxiing for takeoff on an unlighted gravel bar at dusk. He misjudged the end of the gravel bar in the fading light and taxied off a four foot embankment.Sep 9, 1988 · N362X · Substantial damage NTSB ANC86LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Redoubt Bay, AKThe non-instrument rated pvt plt became caught on top of a cloud layer during flt and was given ATC assitance. After getting below the clouds the plt encountered fog covered land and water. The plt landed the floatplane in shallow water in an inlet. The…Sep 16, 1986 · N77LM · Substantial damage NTSB ANC86FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Volkmar Lake, AKAfter 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.Jun 13, 1986 · N413X · Substantial damage NTSB ANC85LA188Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Mccarthy, AKThe pilot departed a sand bar near the bernard glacier on 8/8/85, and never returned to pick up the passenger he had dropped off earlier. On 8/12/91 the wreckage was found by hunters at 61-11N 141-42W at the 1,000-FT level in mountainous terrain. The wreckage…Aug 8, 1985 · N9046E · Destroyed NTSB ANC84LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Big Lake, AKAccording to the plt, he was taking off from a lake when he decided that he did not have sufficient room to clear trees in his flt path. He aborted the takeoff & the acft settled onto a gravel berm & slid into tundra. The plt believed that the accident would…Sep 11, 1984 · N235LY · Substantial damage NTSB ANC84LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Anchorage, AKThe pilot lost control during landing, the acft ground looped and both main landing gear collapsed.Jul 25, 1984 · N56290 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC84LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Anchorage, AKThe plt reported that when he landed on campbell lake, the left float hit a submerged object. The acft then yawed to the left, banked to the right & went over on its top. Campbell lake was used as a private sea-plane base & was located within the city limits…Jun 30, 1984 · N5642M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC84FA092Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Anchorage, AKThe acft traveled forward into a parked acft after the plt hand propped it to start the engine. A pax who had 'a few hours', according to the plt, was inside the acft to hold the foot brake pedals. The plt said the battery was too low tostart the acft engine…Jun 17, 1984 · N6229M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC84LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot told flight service personnel that the aircraft struck the ground while circling. His passenger was attemptingto photograph something on the ground.Mar 8, 1984 · N56304 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC83LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule 5-235C · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot lost directional control of the acft during landing. The acft cartwheeled several times and came to rest on the left side of the runway about 500 feet from the approach end of the runway. The weather was VMC but the wind was from 260 degrees at 18…May 31, 1983 · N81CD · Destroyed NTSB ANC82DAG48Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMaule M-5 · Nera Kenai, AKThe passenger was struck by the propeller while he was attempting to assist in beaching the float plane. The pilot stated that as he beached the aircraft and was shutting down the engine, the passenger (contrary to repeated instructions) exited the cabin.…Aug 22, 1982 · N369X · Minor damage NTSB ANC82FAA07Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportMaule M-5 · Fairbanks, AKEarlier in the day the plt returned from a flt after experiencing a rough running eng & changed the spark plugs. The acft again departed the chena marina arpt. Witnesses observed the acft level off approximately 300 to 350 ft AGL. One witness observed the…Jul 2, 1982 · N6172M · Destroyed NTSB ANC81DAG80Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · Iliamna, AKSep 8, 1981 · N9027E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81DAG58Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · Seward, AKAug 3, 1981 · N6148M · Destroyed NTSB ANC81DAG55Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · Alexander Crk, AKJul 28, 1981 · N5633H · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81DAG44Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · Anchorage, AKJun 21, 1981 · N6258M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81DAG43Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · Zachery Bay, AKJun 13, 1981 · N6201M · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81FAA16Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M5 · North Pole, AKJun 4, 1981 · N362X · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81DAA13Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · Totatlanika, AKMay 10, 1981 · N393X · Destroyed NTSB ANC81DAG29Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · New Stuyahok, AKFeb 25, 1981 · N5629V · Substantial damage NTSB ANC80DAA27Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · Big Delta, AKSep 9, 1980 · N388X · Substantial damage NTSB ANC79DAG26Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · Anchorage, AKNov 7, 1978 · N9029E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78FAA39Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · Kotzbue, AKSep 22, 1978 · N372X · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78FA079Accident · 1 fatalClosedMaule M-5 · Sterling, AKSep 17, 1978 · N9070E · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78DAH03Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · Lake Iliamna, AKAug 25, 1978 · N369X · Substantial damage NTSB ANC77DAH10Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-5 · Lak Clark Pass, AKSep 5, 1977 · N9030E · Substantial damage