# NTSB Accident GAA17CA304
> **MAULE MX7** · 2017-05-23 · Sidney, ME, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA17CA304
- **Event ID:** 20170524X92701
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-05-23
- **Location:** Sidney, ME, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.472778, -69.736114
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MAULE
- **Model:** MX7
- **Registration:** N888WF
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

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

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