Maule M-5-235C nosed over during landing on Kluane Lake

1 fatality • Whitehorse, Canada

A float-equipped aircraft experienced a nose-over and partially sank during a water landing in the Yukon.

What happened

On July 13, 2009, at approximately 2145 Pacific daylight time, a float-equipped Maule M-5-235C, registration N9138E, was performing a visual flight rules (VFR) cross-country personal flight. While landing on Kluane Lake, located approximately 127 miles northwest of Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, the aircraft nosed over and partially sank.

The accident resulted in one fatality and one serious injury among the two occupants on board.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jul 2009 MAULE M-5-235C accident near Whitehorse, Canada?

A float-equipped aircraft experienced a nose-over and partially sank during a water landing in the Yukon.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jul 2009 MAULE M-5-235C accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jul 2009 involved a MAULE M-5-235C, registration N9138E, operated by HORN STEVEN C, at Whitehorse, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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