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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2025 | Point MacKenzie, AK | N343GA | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 15, 2013 | Marshfield, MA | N76RD | Serious (1) | destroyed |
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in postaccident examinations because fire damage precluded testing of the fuel…A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in postaccident examinations because fire damage precluded testing of the fuel and several engine accessories. |
| May 28, 2009 | Ogden, UT | N315X | Serious (1) | substantial | A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 31, 2002 | Bennington, VT | N711JR | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. |
| Oct 02, 2000 | LEICESTER, MA | N5638D | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power. A factor i…The pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a field. |
| Sep 13, 1998 | MIMBRES, NM | N9218E | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors were a low altitude turn into a crosswind and a high density altitude. |
| Aug 03, 1994 | MOSCA, CO | N5641A | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. |
| May 02, 1993 | FOWL CAY, BF | N6171M | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 27, 1983 | SILVERTON, OR | N6205M | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 1983 | NEAR ASOTIN, WA | N51599 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
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