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N737HV accident description

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Crash location 41.626389°N, 73.884166°W
Nearest city Poughkeepsie, NY
41.670927°N, 73.907081°W
3.3 miles away
Tail number N737HV
Accident date 05 Mar 2010
Aircraft type Cessna 172
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot stated that he was making an approach to land on runway 6. During the landing flare, a "gust of wind hit the plane" from the right and "lifted the nose" of the airplane. The airplane's left wing contacted the ground adjacent to the runway, followed by the main landing gear. The airplane came to rest in a snow-covered, grassy area adjacent to the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The reported wind at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, was from 360 degrees at 9 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

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