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N2332D accident description

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Crash location 59.645555°N, 151.476667°W
Nearest city Homer, AK
59.642500°N, 151.548333°W
2.5 miles away
Tail number N2332D
Accident date 27 Feb 2009
Aircraft type Cessna 170B
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The private pilot reported he was landing his tailwheel airplane on a hard-surfaced runway with approximately a 9 knot tailwind. During the landing roll, the airplane swerved, and when he could not correct the swerve with the rudder and brakes, he attempted to rapidly apply engine power to gain more control, but the engine hesitated, and the airplane did a ground loop to the right, striking the left wing on the runway. During the ground loop the left aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and the pilot's decision to land downwind.

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