No fatalities

4 Apr 2023: MAULE M-5-235C — Palmer, AK

Palmer, AK, United States

On 4 Apr 2023, a MAULE M-5-235C was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around maneuver while landing with excess airspeed into a short strip, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent loss of control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around maneuver while landing with excess airspeed into a short strip, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent loss of control.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot