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N289MN accident description

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Crash location 26.912778°N, 81.991944°W
Nearest city Punta Gorda, FL
26.929784°N, 82.045366°W
3.5 miles away
Tail number N289MN
Accident date 11 Feb 2017
Aircraft type Nielsen Martin M Challenger Ii
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that, during the landing flare, while on his second landing attempt, the airplane began to sink rapidly and the right wing dropped. He applied right rudder and power in an attempted to maintain directional control, but was unsuccessful. The airplane settled in the bushes to the left of the runway.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

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