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N185KS accident description

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Crash location 38.890277°N, 90.046111°W
Nearest city Alton, IL
38.903937°N, 90.153998°W
5.9 miles away
Tail number N185KS
Accident date 05 Dec 2008
Aircraft type Cessna A185F
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The tailwheel-equipped airplane was landing with a left crosswind. While rolling out, the airplane veered to the right and the pilot attempted to correct with aileron, rudder, and then brake. The pilot stated that when left braking was applied, the airplane nosed forward and the left wingtip and propeller contacted the ground. He stated that the airplane then nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.

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