Accident Maule MX-7-180A N1993F,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 21765
 
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Date:Saturday 21 June 2008
Time:10:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic M7 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Maule MX-7-180A
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N1993F
MSN: 20003C
Total airframe hrs:1264 hours
Engine model:Lycoming O-360
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Angwin, CA -   United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Angwin, CA (2O3)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
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.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: LAX08CA194
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 month
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Location

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
17-Jul-2008 11:04 Fusko Added
21-Dec-2016 19:14 ASN Update Bot Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency]
21-Dec-2016 19:16 ASN Update Bot Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency]
21-Dec-2016 19:20 ASN Update Bot Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency]
03-Dec-2017 11:20 ASN Update Bot Updated [Other fatalities, Departure airport, Source, Narrative]

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