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N2986P accident description

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Crash location 40.541111°N, 104.985000°W
Nearest city Fort Collins, CO
40.585260°N, 105.084423°W
6.0 miles away
Tail number N2986P
Accident date 08 Mar 2012
Aircraft type Piper PA-18-150
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he was landing the airplane at a private landing strip on his property. The flag near the landing location indicated calm winds. The pilot indicated that the airplane encountered some turbulence and wind gusts during the landing approach. He attempted a go around and did not maintain flying speed. The airplane impacted trees where the airplane received substantial damage when the wings sustained spar damage. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees.

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