No fatalities
8 Feb 2021: MAULE M-5-180C — WILLIAM MASTIN — Price, UT
On 8 Feb 2021, a MAULE M-5-180C operated by WILLIAM MASTIN was involved in an aviation accident near Price, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion and collision with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot