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N84694 accident description

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Crash location 36.329723°N, 77.635277°W
Nearest city Roanoke Rapids, NC
36.455706°N, 77.671925°W
8.9 miles away
Tail number N84694
Accident date 07 Mar 2010
Aircraft type Aeronca 7AC
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel equipped airplane on runway 2, with an 8 knot crosswind. During the landing roll, airplane’s the left wing lifted, and the right wing and propeller contacted the ground. The pilot applied engine power and attempted to regain control; however, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway and struck a dirt bank. The right wing, right main landing gear, right wing strut, and propeller were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. A weather observation taken at the airport, about the time of the accident, reported winds from 300 degrees at 4 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.

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