Pilot Debrief

MAULE MX7 near Sidney, ME — 2017-05-23

Final reportGAA17CA304
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Date
2017-05-23
Location
Sidney, ME, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
MAULE MX7
Registration
N888WF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s delayed application of rudder and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff from a grass airstrip, he applied full power, and the airplane veered to the left "more than normal," and he "was late" to correct with right rudder. The airplane impacted a tree, the left wing separated, and the airplane came to rest on its left side. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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