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N80060 accident description

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Crash location 32.960278°N, 115.366945°W
Nearest city Brawley, CA
32.978657°N, 115.530267°W
9.6 miles away
Tail number N80060
Accident date 11 Oct 2017
Aircraft type Air Tractor Inc At 402B
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, a gust of wind abruptly lifted the right wing. The pilot attempted to correct with control inputs but was unsuccessful. The airplane continued to veer to the left and came to a stop in a canal.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

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 about 13 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about 7 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 160° at 4 knots. The pilot reported that he landed to the east.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

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