# NTSB Accident MIA00LA038
> **Maule MX-7-160** · 1999-12-03 · PALM BCH GARDEN, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA00LA038
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20284
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-12-03
- **Location:** PALM BCH GARDEN, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.870836, -80.169601
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Maule
- **Model:** MX-7-160
- **Registration:** N9235N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The sailplane pilot's failure to comply with standard emergency procedures for 'sailplane release failure' upon its occurrence and his maneuvering of the sailplane while still tethered to the tow plane resulting in the inflight loss of control and engine stoppage of the tow airplane during it's uncontrolled descent and inflight collision with trees and swampland.

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