Aircraft Description
N4550R is a Maule M-4-220C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Carpenter Kevin C in Dallas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 10, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on December 27, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A58717 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4550R was last updated on July 1, 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-4-220C model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4550R. 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 (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2011 | CEN11CA233 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Oct 15, 1989 | DEN90LA011 | Substantial | None | THE PILOT FAILED TO CORRECT A GROUND LOOP/SWERVE DURING LANDING ROLL. A STRONG CROSSWIND WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. |
Additional Details
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC