Maule M-4 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 91 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

91

All Events

68

Incidents

15

Minor

2

Serious

6

Fatal (7 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 01, 2009 Hungry Horse, MT N2007U Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of reduced visibility and snow showers during cruise flight, which resulted in the pilot…

The pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of reduced visibility and snow showers during cruise flight, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.

Sep 18, 1993 STAUNTON, VA N2026U Fatal (1) destroyed
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE EMBANKMENT DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WE…

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE EMBANKMENT DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE A TAILWIND ON TAKEOFF AND RISING TERRAIN AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE GRASS AIRSTRIP.

Oct 01, 1990 60 E OF BETHEL, AK N51441 Fatal (1) destroyed
CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE ABOVE MOUNTAINOU…

CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE ABOVE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, ADVERSE TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE, AND THE PILOT BECOMING LOST OR DISORIENTED.

Jul 12, 1987 SITKA, AK N9812M Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 13, 1983 NUIQSUT, AK N51418 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 16, 1982 HOMER, AK N40343 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
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