Maule M-5-235C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 68 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2010 | Lewisville, TX | N56489 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot did not retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not use a checklist. |
| Jul 14, 2009 | Whitehorse, CA | N9138E | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 2004 | Seward, AK | N6194M | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The failure of an aviation mechanic/inspector to adequately inspect the pilot/owner's work during the engine overhaul, which resulted in a loss of eng…The 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 accident were the inadequate installation of the idler gear shaft setscrew, and the lack of a safety wire on the three-quarter inch hex head (oil) plug in front of the idler gear shaft. Additional factors associated with the accident were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and ocean water. |
| Jun 22, 2003 | Rockvale, TN | N555MR | Fatal (3) | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 15, 2001 | Bettles, AK | N9237E | Fatal (4) | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during an unknown phase of flight. |
| Oct 23, 1995 | Alta, WY | N71AR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the corrosion, consequent fatigue cracking and ultimate separation of the right wing forward lift strut. |
| Apr 02, 1995 | RUSH CITY, MN | N56349 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT IN ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE WAS A FACTOR. |
| Nov 27, 1994 | SPRINGVILLE, CA | N5629J | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain and obstacles. Factors in the acci…the pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain and obstacles. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude condition and the steep, rapidly rising nature of the mountainous terrain. |
| Oct 16, 1991 | MORAN, WY | N19AR | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and altitude from terrain while maneuvering, and his failure to adequately compensate for the wind condition…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and altitude from terrain while maneuvering, and his failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident are terrain-induced turbulence, unfavorable winds, gusty high winds, and low altitude flight. |
| Aug 10, 1986 | GRANGEVILLE, ID | N6267M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 13, 1986 | VOLKMAR LAKE, AK | N413X | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1985 | MCCARTHY, AK | N9046E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |