Maule M-5 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 165 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Oct 15, 2007 | Mesa, AZ | N5644N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| Oct 08, 2007 | Aniak, AK | N62029 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel tank selection and fuel starvation, while doing touch-and-go landings. |
| Aug 08, 2007 | Talkeetna, AK | N56366 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with an object…The 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 response in relinquishing the flight controls. |
| Mar 18, 2007 | Moultrie, GA | N56537 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll. |
| May 29, 2006 | Mount Pocono, PA | N5640S | Incident | substantial | The disconnected tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Apr 23, 2006 | Linville, VA | N62015 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to depart with a tailwind. |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Fairbanks, AK | N51623 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collapse of the ma…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and a steep drop-off. |
| Mar 26, 2004 | Broomfield, CO | N339X | Incident | substantial | the pilot of the Maule's failure to maintain a visual lookout. |
| 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. |
| Apr 23, 2003 | Ironwood, MI | N9014A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop on landing. A contributing factor was the ditch. |
| 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. |
| Jul 22, 2001 | HOUGHTON LAKE, MI | N56646 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor relating to this accident was the trees. |
| Jul 06, 2001 | Big Creek, ID | N349X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. High and gusting winds were factors. |
| 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. |
| Dec 16, 2000 | KING SALMON, AK | N5644N | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during the landing approach due to the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and contamination (water) in the carburet…The loss of engine power during the landing approach due to the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and contamination (water) in the carburetor. |
| 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. |
| Jul 26, 1999 | ST.SIMONS, GA | N5643T | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate installation of the magneto assembly by other maintenance personnel that in resulted the separation from the engine and the subsequent…The inadequate installation of the magneto assembly by other maintenance personnel that in resulted the separation from the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the swampy terrain condition. |
| May 22, 1999 | SANTA ANA, CA | N51641 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his excessive use of the rudder to regain runway alignment. |
| Apr 04, 1999 | TALKEETNA, AK | N9237E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors associated with this accident were the left crosswind, and the snowbank …The 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. |
| Nov 28, 1998 | INYOKERN, CA | N5636M | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while landing. |
| May 03, 1997 | WEST FARGO, ND | N290X | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: t…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions, and the terrain condition where the airplane touched down. |
| Feb 21, 1997 | JORDAN VALLEY, OR | N5652W | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, while landing. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot's improper …failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, while landing. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a descent through what appeared to be a hole in the clouds, his inadvertent flight into icing conditions in the clouds, airframe icing, and tall vegetation growing in the vicinity of the runway. |
| Jan 18, 1997 | CHUGIAK, AK | N5654N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. The snow-covered runway was a factor. |