No fatalities

8 Feb 2021: MAULE M-5-180C — WILLIAM MASTIN — Price, UT

Price, UT, United States

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.

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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