Crash location | 32.937222°N, 84.696111°W |
Nearest city | Warm Springs, GA
32.890408°N, 84.681038°W 3.4 miles away |
Tail number | N3449 |
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Accident date | 08 Feb 2008 |
Aircraft type | William P. Crowell Genesis |
Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that while on final approach at approximately 25 feet above ground level, for a third touch-and-go landing on runway 17, the airplane suddenly yawed 90 degrees to the right. He applied full power and the engine did respond, but the airplane contacted the ground, bounced, then was, "...pushed to the ground." The airplane collided with bushes then came to rest. He further stated there was no mechanical failure or malfunction.
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during final approach.