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N222RS accident description

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Crash location 38.143611°N, 122.556111°W
Nearest city Novato, CA
38.107420°N, 122.569703°W
2.6 miles away
Tail number N222RS
Accident date 27 May 2014
Aircraft type Piper PA28R - 201T
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that about halfway down the runway the airplane encountered a dust devil, which raised the right wing and caused the airplane to skid off the left side of the runway where it impacted a berm. The airplane subsequently rotated 360 degrees to the right, coming to rest on the adjacent taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right door frame structure and the right wing spar. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

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