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N2990P accident description

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Crash location 48.137222°N, 123.112778°W
Nearest city Sequim, WA
48.079537°N, 123.101844°W
4.0 miles away
Tail number N2990P
Accident date 29 Jun 2010
Aircraft type Consolidated Aeronautics INC. Lake LA-4-200
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that after an uneventful local flight, he was blinded by the sun as it suddenly appeared through the clouds during the landing flare. Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway into a ditch, substantially damaging the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing due to an encounter with sun glare.

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