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N57WV accident description

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Crash location 27.952222°N, 81.600833°W
Nearest city Lake Wales, FL
27.901413°N, 81.585910°W
3.6 miles away
Tail number N57WV
Accident date 23 Apr 2011
Aircraft type Piper PA-28-180
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot stated that during the landing roll, a gust of wind impacted the airplane, which turned to the left and departed the left side of the 50-feet-wide, turf runway. After the pilot regained control, he attempted to avoid a ditch by imputing right rudder. The left main landing gear impacted the ditch resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

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