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N4482L accident description

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Crash location 32.144444°N, 111.172223°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city Tucson, AZ
32.221743°N, 110.926479°W
15.3 miles away
Tail number N4482L
Accident date 02 Jul 2017
Aircraft type Cessna 172
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane pitched up and yawed to the right because of a "dust devil". He added that he applied full power, but was unable to maintain level flight, and the right wing then the left wing struck the runway. The airplane touched down, collapsing the nose landing gear, and the airplane slid about 60 to 70 ft.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

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

A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station, located on the airport, reported that about 40 minutes before the accident the wind was from 300° at 9 knots, gusting 16 knots. The same automated weather observation station reported that about 15 minutes after the accident the wind was from 220° at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 24R.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and yaw control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.

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