Pilot Debrief

MAULE MX-7-180A near Elk River, ID — 2021-09-25

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Date
2021-09-25
Location
Elk River, ID, USA
Airport
ID85
Aircraft
MAULE MX-7-180A
Registration
N31876
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff from a rough gravel airstrip, the airplane veered left and exited the runway surface despite his control inputs. Subsequently, the airplane veered right, and traveled down sloping terrain and impacted a fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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