Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered sharply to the left, and the left wing impacted the runway. The pilot further reported that the airplane continued to turn to the left off the runway onto loose soil and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to right lift struts.
According to the pilot, there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA16CA285 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 5, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Hamilton, Montana
- Nearest airport
- Ravalli County (6S5)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Maule M5
- N-number
- N5635M
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1979
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.