MINR · Maule M-5-235 · 2000-08-13 · PAULINA, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA00LA158
Event ID
20001212X21864
Type
Accident
Date
2000-08-13
Location
PAULINA, OR, USA
Coordinates
43.590389, -118.889801
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Maule
Model
M-5-235
Registration
N6269M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), which resulted in a stall/mush into the terrain. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, tall trees, a high density altitude, and the pilot's diverted attention as he attempted to keep a herd of deer in sight while maneuvering.