N9026EMAULE M-5 1991-08-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MAULE M-5 S/N: 7063C

Summary

On August 17, 1991, a Maule M-5 (N9026E) was involved in an accident near Ruby, AK. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF CONTROL INFLIGHT DUE TO IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING AND ALCOHOL IMPAIRMENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91FA128. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9026E.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 17, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91FA128
Location
RUBY, AK
Event ID
20001212X17733
Coordinates
65.030868, -154.910476
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF CONTROL INFLIGHT DUE TO IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING AND ALCOHOL IMPAIRMENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
7063C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M-5 M5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STEWART WILLLIAM
Address
1777 CROSSON ST
Status
Deregistered
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99701
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC91FA128