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N3839Y accident description

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Crash location 33.313333°N, 86.925278°W
Nearest city Bessimer, AL
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Tail number N3839Y
Accident date 07 Apr 2017
Aircraft type Shilt Jerry C F-1 Rocket
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that during the landing roll as the tailwheel was almost in contact with the ground, the airplane started to veer to the right. He attempted to correct to the left, but lost directional control, and the airplane ground looped to the left.

During the ground loop, the airplane sustained substantial damage to its right wing and firewall.

The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The automated weather observation system on the airport, about the time of the accident, reported the wind at 340° at 10 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot landed on runway 23.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting crosswind conditions.

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