Maule M-5-235C — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
There are 339 Maule M-5-235C airframes on record (built 1973–2024), 181 currently registered. 20 have one or more NTSB accident records (20 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 22, 2026.
Recent Maule M-5-235C accidents
The loss of directional control and subsequent nose over due to the inadvertent engagement of the right wheel parking brake as a result of cabin floor carpeting migrating between the right brake master cylinder and parking brake locking lever.
The passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing which resulted in a nose over.
The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
A loss of engine power due to degraded and incorrectly maintained ignition system components. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in turning the airplane towards the runway when the engine began to lose power.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.