# NTSB Accident SEA00LA158
> **Maule M-5-235** · 2000-08-13 · PAULINA, OR, USA · MINR
## 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.

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