Single-engine piston

N9865M

Maule M-4-220C

Registered 4 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
2003C
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Franklin 6V 350 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Aurora, CO
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Maule M-4-220C
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Registration record

N9865M on the FAA register

Type
Maule M-4-220C
Serial
2003C
Engines
Franklin 6V 350 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Aurora, CO
Certificate issued
2018-08-23
Airworthiness date
—
Registration expires
2028-08-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
ADC481
Mode S (octal)
53342201
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
485 nm
Cruise (type)
150 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-08-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2018-08-23
    Certificate of registration issued as N9865M.
  • 1997-05-25
    Accident at Englewood, CO; damage: substantial.
  • 1973-05-09
    Accident at Tuskegee,Ala, 01; damage: substantial.
  • 1973-03-03
    Accident at Lakeland,Fla, 09; damage: substantial.
  • 1970-07-30
    Accident at Brandon,Fla, 09; damage: substantial.
Overview

About N9865M

N9865M is a Maule M-4-220C, serial number 2003C. It is registered to an individual in Aurora, Colorado. The current certificate of registration was issued on August 23, 2018 and expires on August 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Franklin 6V 350 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 150 knots and a range of about 485 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category.

N9865M has 4 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
150 kt
Range
485 nm
Power / thrust (each)
220
Takeoff over 50 ft
600 ft
Landing over 50 ft
650 ft
Fuel burn
12 gph

Published figures for the Maule M-4-220C type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1997-05-25 Accident · Englewood, CO Damage: Substantial NTSB · FTW97LA205
Reported aircraft: Maule M-4-220C
Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
1973-05-09 Accident · Tuskegee,Ala, 01 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1070
Reported aircraft: Maule M4-220
Probable cause: HIT FENCE.
1973-03-03 Accident · Lakeland,Fla, 09 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1396
Reported aircraft: Maule M4220C
Probable cause: KE,MODEL ACFT.ENDORSED SOLO CESSNA 150 ACFT.
1970-07-30 Accident · Brandon,Fla, 09 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3298
Reported aircraft: Maule M-4
Probable cause: TN.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.