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N5618 accident description

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Crash location 34.274445°N, 78.713056°W
Nearest city Whiteville, NC
34.344614°N, 78.717795°W
4.9 miles away
Tail number N5618
Accident date 12 Jul 2015
Aircraft type Barron Starduster Sa 300
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane bounced "significantly" and he added power to go-around. During the go-around, the pilot reported that he bounced again because he was "slow to get the nose up." Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right, departed the runway, and came to rest in the grass next to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.

The pilot stated that there were no 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 an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.

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