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N81DK accident description

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Crash location 40.007222°N, 82.012500°W
Nearest city Zanesville, OH
39.940345°N, 82.013192°W
4.6 miles away
Tail number N81DK
Accident date 31 May 2016
Aircraft type Koons Donald H Cygnet
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll in crosswind conditions the airplane veered off the runway to the left. The pilot further reported that in order to avoid hitting a drainage ditch he "braked too hard" and subsequently the airplane nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.

According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a nose over.

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