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N4785F accident description

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Crash location 40.038611°N, 105.229723°W
Nearest city Boulder, CO
40.014986°N, 105.270546°W
2.7 miles away
Tail number N4785F
Accident date 16 Mar 2015
Aircraft type Piper PA18 - 150
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

While conducting a flight to practice landings in a tailwheel equipped airplane, the pilot made an approach to the runway. During the landing, the airplane touched down on the runway and bounced. The pilot attempted to regain control of the airplane as it touched down several times. The airplane exited the right side of the runway onto the grass and the left wing struck an embankment. A postaccident examination revealed the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

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