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 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. |
| Apr 10, 1996 | PLAINS, GA | N725V | Minor | substantial | the pilot misjudging distance and speed during the approach, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing. |
| 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. |
| Nov 18, 1995 | CYPRESS, TX | N51593 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the weather, and the failure of th…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the weather, and the failure of the airplane's vacuum pump which rendered the attitude indicator and the directional gyro inoperative. |
| Oct 23, 1995 | Alta, WY | N71AR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the corrosion, consequent fatigue cracking and ultimate separation of the right wing forward lift strut. |
| 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. |
| Jun 29, 1995 | PALMER, AK | N9104E | Incident | substantial |
THE EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT DURING THE APPROACH AND LANDING, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE LANDING, WHILE THERE WAS STILL SU…THE 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 OF AIRPLANE. |
| May 18, 1995 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N6248M | Incident | substantial | A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. |
| 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 01, 1994 | BILLINGS, MT | N664G | Incident | substantial | INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CROSSWIND AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. |
| Aug 03, 1994 | MOSCA, CO | N5641A | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. |
| Jul 01, 1994 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N373X | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING TECHNIQUE WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING, TIRE FAILURE, AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. |
| May 13, 1994 | COLUMBIA, CA | N711CX | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR. |
| Oct 03, 1993 | WATKINS, CO | N16CB | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTING IN THE INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION ON A T…THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTING IN THE INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION ON A TIMELY MANNER. |
| May 02, 1993 | FOWL CAY, BF | N6171M | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 28, 1993 | PANACEA, FL | N51600 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQAUTE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE DOWNDRAFT WAS A FACTOR. |
| Feb 28, 1993 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N16CB | Incident | substantial | FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS: LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT. |
| Dec 23, 1992 | MOULTRIE, GA | N1TK | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL (STALL) AND SUBSEQUENT IN FLIGH…THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL (STALL) AND SUBSEQUENT IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. |
| May 23, 1992 | WETUMPKA, AL | N62047 | Fatal (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE FROM THE TRANSMISSION WIRES. |
| Apr 11, 1992 | ATLANTA, GA | N51590 | Incident | minor |
THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER AS A RESULT OF CYLINDER OVERTEMPERATURE, WHICH RESULTED FROM THE IMPROPER PROCEDURE OF USE OF THE AIRCRAFT IN A BAN…THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER AS A RESULT OF CYLINDER OVERTEMPERATURE, WHICH RESULTED FROM THE IMPROPER PROCEDURE OF USE OF THE AIRCRAFT IN A BANNER TOWING OPERATION BY THE OPERATOR. |
| Feb 09, 1992 | DURANGO, CO | N5637W | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS: CROSSWIND. |
| 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. |
| Sep 25, 1991 | PURKEYPILE MINE, AK | N51645 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT ON THE GRAVEL BAR. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INATTENTIVENESS AND THE DITCH IN THE GRAVEL BAR. |