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N9013H accident description

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Crash location 40.030556°N, 86.251389°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 Indianapolis, IN
39.768377°N, 86.158042°W
18.8 miles away
Tail number N9013H
Accident date 16 Oct 2011
Aircraft type Pipistrel Sinus 912
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that the motor-glider encountered a wind gust during the landing flare that resulted in a 15-degree runway misalignment. The pilot considered a go-around, but elected to attempt a landing in the grass adjacent to the runway as the safest course of action. He stated that another wind gust "caught" the right wing and the motor-glider ground looped in the grass. The motor-glider subsequently nosed over and received substantial damage to its fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures. A weather reporting station near the accident airport recorded the wind speed as 15 knots gusting to 25 knots. The reported wind direction was aligned with the runway direction.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the motor-glider while landing in gusty wind conditions.

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