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N1431C accident description

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Crash location 47.267778°N, 122.578056°W
Nearest city Gig Harbor, WA
47.329264°N, 122.580129°W
4.2 miles away
Tail number N1431C
Accident date 05 Jul 2009
Aircraft type Boeing A75N1
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

During the landing roll on runway 17 in a tail-wheel equipped airplane, the pilot encountered a gust of wind from the right. The airplane began to weather vane to the right and veered off the runway despite the pilot's control inputs, substantially damaging the airplane's left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident. The weather observation station located at the airport reported shortly after the accident winds from 220 degrees at 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control.

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