Aircraft Description
N6269M is a 1978 Maule M-5-235C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sears James W Jr in Kotzebue, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 29, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on November 2, 2021. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N6269M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A83026 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6269M was last updated on June 23, 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-5-235C model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6269M. 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.
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Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2000 | SEA00LA158 | Substantial | Minor | The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), which resulted in a stall/mush into the terrain. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, tall trees, a high density altitude, and the pilot's diverted attention as he attempted to keep a herd of deer in sight while maneuvering. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC