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N83661 accident description

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Crash location 40.245833°N, 80.012222°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 Finleyville, PA
40.152859°N, 78.186121°W
96.6 miles away
Tail number N83661
Accident date 17 Aug 2009
Aircraft type Aeronca 7AC
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings in the tail-wheel-equipped airplane, on a 2,505-foot-long, by 50-foot-wide, asphalt runway. The pilot reported that he performed a "normal" landing at a speed of approximately 60 miles per hour (mph); however, the airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway, at a ground speed of 35 to 40 mph. The airplane struck a hanger located approximately 200 feet from the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The inspector also noted that there were no skid marks or evidence of braking from the runway, to the point of impact at the hanger. Calm winds were reported 8 nautical miles northeast of the airport.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

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