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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 01, 2026 | Jay Em, WY | N56500 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 04, 2023 | Palmer, AK | N5644W | Incident | substantial |
The 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…The 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. |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Three Forks, MT | N6224M | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to degraded and incorrectly maintained ignition system components. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in tu…A loss of engine power due to degraded and incorrectly maintained ignition system components. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in turning the airplane towards the runway when the engine began to lose power. |
| May 29, 2021 | Stanley, ID | N9254E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and a forc…The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing during which the airplane struck an object and nosed over. |
| Feb 14, 2010 | La Porte, TX | N56347 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 06, 2010 | Kelton, UT | N9227E | Incident | substantial | The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to take off and fly into marginal weather conditions. |
| Jun 25, 2009 | Dixie, ID | N725V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while landing. |
| Jun 12, 2009 | Wasilla, AK | N407X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind. |
| May 09, 2008 | Oljato, UT | N9030E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to achieve a normal touchdown location and loss of directional control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident were …The pilot's failure to achieve a normal touchdown location and loss of directional control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident were the runway's soft surface and short length. |
| Apr 12, 2008 | Monroe, WA | N9277E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Jun 28, 2003 | Moses Lake, WA | N8070 | Incident | substantial |
An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors …An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors which eventually led to the aircraft nosing over. |
| Mar 27, 2003 | Jay, FL | N366X | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around after bouncing following touchdown, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. |
| Jan 13, 2002 | Grand Junction, CO | N382X | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the tail wheel left steering cable. A contributing factor was the pilot's loss of aircraft control (not possible) and the subsequent i…the failure of the tail wheel left steering cable. A contributing factor was the pilot's loss of aircraft control (not possible) and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop. |
| May 25, 2001 | West Jordan, UT | N9181E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot inadvertently flaring the airplane too high above the ground, resulting in a hard landing that sheared a bolt in the tail wheel assembly. Th…the pilot inadvertently flaring the airplane too high above the ground, resulting in a hard landing that sheared a bolt in the tail wheel assembly. This rendered directional control impossible and induced an uncontrolled ground loop. A contributing factor was the crosswind. |
| Oct 21, 1999 | LAUREL, MT | N6147M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors include a dust devil/whirlwind at the location where the pilot was trying to land. |
| Nov 28, 1998 | INYOKERN, CA | N5636M | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while landing. |
| May 15, 1996 | AKRON, CO | N9194E | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Apr 14, 1996 | LAKE HAVASU CTY, AZ | N9177E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot-owner's inadequate engine maintenance which resulted in a progressive ignition failure. Factors which contributed to the accident were the …the pilot-owner's inadequate engine maintenance which resulted in a progressive ignition failure. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark nighttime light condition and the presence of hidden obstructions in the forced landing area. |
| Mar 16, 1996 | SUNRIVER, OR | N563UC | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a tree near…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a tree near the edge of the runway. |
| Sep 11, 1995 | MOAB, UT | N9041E | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S LANDING LONG, PRECLUDING A GO-AROUND AND NOT MAINTAINING A PROPER DESCENT RATE. FACTORS WERE TREES AND THE CROSSWIND. |
| Aug 27, 1995 | OGDEN, UT | N9281E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to use brakes to maintain directional control following a tailwheel steering malfunction. Partial failure of the tailwheel steeri…the pilot's failure to use brakes to maintain directional control following a tailwheel steering malfunction. Partial failure of the tailwheel steering system contributed to the accident. |
| Oct 01, 1994 | BILLINGS, MT | N664G | Incident | substantial | INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CROSSWIND AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. |
| May 13, 1994 | COLUMBIA, CA | N711CX | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR. |
| Feb 09, 1992 | DURANGO, CO | N5637W | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS: CROSSWIND. |
| Jul 24, 1990 | EAST TAWAS, MI | N6VD | Incident | substantial | THE PRIVATE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER TOUCHDOWN. |