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N13BF accident description

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Crash location 26.233056°N, 97.648611°W
Nearest city Harlingen, TX
26.190631°N, 97.696103°W
4.2 miles away
Tail number N13BF
Accident date 01 May 2016
Aircraft type Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1C-180
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he bounced once during the landing touchdown in crosswind conditions, and subsequently ground looped to the left. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing was substantially damaged when it impacted the runway.

An automated weather observing system, about the time of the accident, reported the wind at 080 degrees true at 14 knots, for the landing on runway 17 left.

The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

After multiple requests from the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge, the pilot did not submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the right wing.

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