Aircraft Description
N171GS is a 1980 Maule M-5-180C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mccormick Gregory W in Athens, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 7, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on September 3, 2013. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N171GS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11D8B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N171GS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.7284, -86.9238 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N171GS was last updated on September 2, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Maule Air, based in Moultrie, Georgia, manufactures rugged utility aircraft designed for short-field and bush operations. Maule aircraft are popular in backcountry flying, aerial photography, and utility work. AviatorDB tracks 1,499 Maule aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the M-5-180C model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N171GS. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2012 | ERA12CA134 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust during landing. |
Additional Details
Last Known Position
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC