Maule M-6-235 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2023 | Beaumont, TX | N71MS | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway. |
| Feb 13, 2021 | Tyonek, AK | N56517 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane encountering deep snow and coming to rest inverted. |
| May 19, 2013 | Big Lake, AK | N56464 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s execution of a hard landing, which resulted in the overstress fracture of the right main axle housing and the subsequent nosedown. |
| Aug 29, 2011 | Hailey, ID | N6140B | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in a gusty, crosswind condition. |
| Jan 30, 2010 | Bennett, CO | N7613X | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while maneuvering. |
| Sep 29, 2006 | Ronan, MT | N9918T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tailwheel-equipped aircraft. A swale (sunken area) between the ru…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tailwheel-equipped aircraft. A swale (sunken area) between the runway and the taxiway was a factor. |
| Aug 16, 2004 | Dubois, WY | N167MC | Minor | substantial | the pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway. |
| Sep 06, 2003 | Kenai, AK | N4564B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an intentional go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. |
| Aug 13, 2001 | Kotzebue, AK | N56467 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenna tower), and his continued flight into instrument meteorological condit…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenna tower), and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, and low visibility. |
| Feb 12, 2000 | RESERVE, NM | N56507 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the wind gust. |
| Jun 12, 1997 | SALOME, AZ | N5653C | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The gusty crosswind conditi…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor. |
| Mar 08, 1996 | BISHOP, CA | N5652C | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The unf…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor. |
| Nov 15, 1995 | WISDOM, MT | N5646Z | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE FENCE POST. FACTORS INCLUDE SUNGLARE, SLUSH COVERED TERRAIN, AND THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITAB…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE FENCE POST. FACTORS INCLUDE SUNGLARE, SLUSH COVERED TERRAIN, AND THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. |
| Oct 02, 1993 | MERRILL PASS, AK | N5647N | Fatal (1) | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S ATTEMPT TO FLY VFR INTO IMC CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE WHITEOUT WEATHER CONDITION. |
| Jul 11, 1993 | WILLOUGHBY, OH | N56476 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING A PULLUP MANEUVER, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING A PULLUP MANEUVER, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY. |
| Apr 09, 1993 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N56509 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE: A CROSSWIND AND TAILWIND COMPONE…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE: A CROSSWIND AND TAILWIND COMPONENT. |
| Feb 13, 1991 | MOBILE, AZ | N5662F | Minor | destroyed | THE PILOTS' FAILURE TO ESTABLISH A SUFFICIENT CLIMB RATE TO AVOID STRIKING A FENCE. |
| Mar 03, 1990 | EL DORADO, AR | N644SL | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE CROSS…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE CROSSWIND. |
| Apr 20, 1988 | WALTON, NY | N366X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 13, 1986 | FALLON, NV | N5644J | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 18, 1985 | GIBBONSVILLE, ID | N121A | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 26, 1984 | KENAI, AK | N56512 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 1984 | BETTLES, AK | N5651D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 31, 1984 | MARIETTA, GA | N56520 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 11, 1984 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N235AK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |