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N9849L accident description

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Crash location 37.461111°N, 122.115000°W
Nearest city Palo Alto, CA
37.441883°N, 122.143019°W
2.0 miles away
Tail number N9849L
Accident date 08 Jun 2011
Aircraft type Cessna 172P
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that during his descent to land, he observed the windsock and made a mental note to maintain aileron correction for the crosswind. As the airplane reached about 35-40 feet above the runway, the pilot reduced power to idle and at about 2 ft he initiated the landing flare. The stall warning horn sounded and the nose of the airplane started to veer to the left. After the airplane touched down, the pilot applied right rudder and the airplane started to veer off to the right. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and struck a pipe that was protruding from the ground, substantially damaging the nose gear and firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

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