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N263AL accident description

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Crash location 39.843333°N, 85.896666°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city Greenfield, IN
38.445890°N, 86.510820°W
102.0 miles away
Tail number N263AL
Accident date 23 Jun 2009
Aircraft type AVIAT Husky
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he was departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane from runway 25, and the winds were from 050 degrees at 3 knots. He reported that a wind gust lifted the right wing and the airplane veered off the runway. The left wing struck the ground and the airplane spun around. The wing sustained substantial damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.

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