Aircraft Description
N8070 is a 1985 Maule M-5-235C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Farrington Andrew J in Shelton, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 23, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on February 10, 2009. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N8070 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAFE36 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8070 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Sanderson Field (KSHN) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8070 was last updated on September 30, 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 1,496 Maule aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the M-5-235C model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8070. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2003 | SEA03LA120 | Substantial | None | An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors which eventually led to the aircraft nosing over. |
| Sep 1, 1992 | LAX92LA372 | Substantial | None | THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED LANDING FLARE WHICH RESULTED IN A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING. |
An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors which eventually led to the aircraft nosing over.
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED LANDING FLARE WHICH RESULTED IN A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING.
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC