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N4969M accident description

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Crash location 30.601944°N, 97.818889°W
Nearest city Leander, TX
30.578806°N, 97.853069°W
2.6 miles away
Tail number N4969M
Accident date 19 Jun 2010
Aircraft type Piper PA-11
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

While on a low final approach, the tailwheel-equipped single-engine airplane experienced a downdraft over an area of trees. The pilot initiated full engine power; however, the airplane continued to settle until the right landing gear impacted the top branches of a tree. The pilot was able to continue the approach and landed successfully. Once back to the hangar the pilot exited the airplane and discovered that the fuselage had sustained structural damage during the impact.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach.

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