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N273BC accident description

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Crash location 39.268334°N, 108.864444°W
Nearest city Mack, CO
39.223869°N, 108.865105°W
3.1 miles away
Tail number N273BC
Accident date 29 May 2016
Aircraft type Rainbow Sky Reach (PTY) Ltd Bushcat
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, the airplane veered off the runway to the left, impacted an irrigation ditch, and nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left lift strut.

According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

According to the pilot, the weather at the time of the accident was wind variable at 5-7 knots, and wind gusts 10 knots. The airplane landed on runway 25.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and nose over.

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