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N2092E accident description

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Crash location 41.482778°N, 120.565278°W
Nearest city Alturas, CA
41.487115°N, 120.542456°W
1.2 miles away
Tail number N2092E
Accident date 04 Apr 2008
Aircraft type Piper PA-28-236
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The private pilot was on the final leg of a cross-country flight and landing on runway 21 at his destination airport. The pilot reported that while landing he struck a "few" landing lights and initiated a go-around. The pilot reported that when he applied engine power the airplane rolled to the left and the wing struck the ground. The airplane received structural damage to both wings and empennage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 240 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 32 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.

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