Pilot Debrief

Maule MX-7-180A near Angwin, CA — 2008-06-21

Final reportLAX08CA194
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Date
2008-06-21
Location
Angwin, CA, USA
Airport
2O3
Aircraft
Maule MX-7-180A
Registration
N1993F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot lost directional control during the initial takeoff roll on runway 34 in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He lifted the tail, and the airplane turned sharply to the left. He applied right rudder and braking, left aileron control deflection, and reduced the throttle to idle; however, directional control was not regained. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck a pole. The left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane slid into a cattle fence, causing substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine. He added that the winds were from 290 degrees at 7 miles per hour.

NTSB coding

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