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N5896H accident description

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Crash location 29.658056°N, 81.689722°W
Nearest city Palatka, FL
29.648580°N, 81.637582°W
3.2 miles away
Tail number N5896H
Accident date 18 Jun 2017
Aircraft type Piper Pa 16
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after flying a stable approach, the airplane ground looped to the right on rollout.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.

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

NTSB Probable Cause

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

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