Summary
On January 01, 2026, a Maule M-5-235C (N56500) was involved in an incident near Jay Em, WY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR26LA075. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N56500.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
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.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR26LA075