Accident · 2026-01-01
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-01-01
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- MAULE M-5-235C (N56500)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The loss of directional control and subsequent nose over due to the inadvertent engagement of the right wheel parking brake as a result of cabin floor carpeting migrating between the right brake master cylinder and parking brake locking lever.
Source: NTSB case WPR26LA075Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 54 | Class 3 (2025-03-27) | 892 total · 130 in this make/model · 892 as PIC · 18 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.