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N17473 accident description

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Crash location 30.460833°N, 87.876945°W
Nearest city Fairhope, AL
30.522972°N, 87.903326°W
4.6 miles away
Tail number N17473
Accident date 08 Jun 2018
Aircraft type Waco Yks 7
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that, while landing with a "slight cross wind", the biplane ground looped to the right.

The biplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was calm. The pilot landed on runway 19.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.

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