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N17325 accident description

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Crash location 29.566389°N, 90.660278°W
Nearest city Houma, LA
29.595770°N, 90.719535°W
4.1 miles away
Tail number N17325
Accident date 29 Dec 2009
Aircraft type Hoover Frank RV-8
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

During the landing rollout the pilot was unable to arrest a swerve to the right and the tailwheel equipped airplane subsequently ground looped. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot and passenger were able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airplane revealed that the wing spar sustained structural damage. In addition, no mechanical malfunction was identified with the airplane's flight control system.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

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