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N4454U accident description

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Crash location 32.741111°N, 97.676111°W
Nearest city Weatherford, TX
32.759296°N, 97.797254°W
7.2 miles away
Tail number N4454U
Accident date 25 Jul 2012
Aircraft type Nelson Miles Sky Star Kitfox
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings when the accident occurred. During the landing flare, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot over corrected to the right before applying full power in an an attempt to go-around. The left main wheel contacted grass on the left side of the runway and the airplane ground looped to the right. The pilot reported the lower fuselage longerons were bent between the landing gear mount and wing strut attach point, the firewall was buckled, and the left main landing gear was bent.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in aborting the landing.

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