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N9682S accident description

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Crash location 40.776667°N, 79.951111°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city Butler, PA
40.766754°N, 76.374951°W
187.1 miles away
Tail number N9682S
Accident date 30 Jul 2017
Aircraft type Champion 7ECA
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, while correcting to maintain the runway centerline, the "upwind wing lifted" and the airplane swerved off the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the left wing lift strut impacted a runway sign.

The left wing sustained substantial damage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

An automated weather observation station, about the time of the accident, at the accident airport, reported wind from 150° at 3 knots. The pilot reported that the landing was on runway 8.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

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