Maule M-6-235 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.

28

All Events

18

Incidents

3

Minor

2

Serious

5

Fatal (10 fatalities)

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.

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
Oct 26, 1984 KENAI, AK N56512 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1984 BETTLES, AK N5651D Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 11, 1984 ANCHORAGE, AK N235AK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1984 NEW ORLEANS, LA N71MS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 02, 1983 ELBERTA, AL N5646D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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