N56517

Substantial
Minor

MAULE M-6-235S/N: 7450C

Summary

On February 13, 2021, a Maule M-6-235 (N56517) was involved in an accident near Tyonek, AK. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane encountering deep snow and coming to rest inverted.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N56517.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 13, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA017
Location
Tyonek, AK
Event ID
20210216102639
Coordinates
61.336392, -152.016430
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane encountering deep snow and coming to rest inverted.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
7450C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1983
Model / ICAO
M-6-235
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-6-235

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ANDREWS PAUL
Address
PO BOX 671154
City
CHUGIAK
State / Zip Code
AK 99567-1154
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# ANC21LA017