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N4207D accident description

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Crash location 34.519167°N, 109.377778°W
Nearest city St. Johns, AZ
34.503636°N, 109.375041°W
1.1 miles away
Tail number N4207D
Accident date 23 May 2018
Aircraft type Garcia Benigno Baby Ace D
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that, immediately after landing, the tailwheel-equipped airplane veered left and then right. Subsequently, he applied "heavy" brakes, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, and came to rest nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut.

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

The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 280° at 10 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The pilot landed on runway 3.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting, quartering tailwind conditions.

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