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N1640D accident description

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Crash location 37.989444°N, 122.057222°W
Nearest city Concord, CA
37.977978°N, 122.031073°W
1.6 miles away
Tail number N1640D
Accident date 21 Jun 2012
Aircraft type Cessna 170B
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot was performing a landing during gusting crosswind conditions in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the landing flare, a wind gust lifted the right wing, and the pilot applied corrective control input. The left wing subsequently struck the runway, causing substantial damage to the aileron and outboard wing skins. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.

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