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N1172D accident description

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Crash location 41.065556°N, 86.181667°W
Nearest city Rochester, IN
41.052820°N, 86.240278°W
3.2 miles away
Tail number N1172D
Accident date 22 Nov 2009
Aircraft type Cessna 305A
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that the accident occurred while he was landing the airplane. He stated that he flared and the stall warning system activated. The airplane then dropped from about 6 to 12 inches above the runway surface and bounced. He stated that when the airplane came back down he lost directional control and the airplane started going to the left. He stated that he attempted to correct using right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left and went off the runway. The right main landing gear was separated from the airplane. The airplane also suffered damage to the right wing, right elevator, fuselage, propeller, and cowl. The pilot listed no mechanical problems with the airplane that existed prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

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