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N71971 accident description

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Crash location 29.101944°N, 95.462222°W
Nearest city Angleton, TX
29.169410°N, 95.431885°W
5.0 miles away
Tail number N71971
Accident date 19 Aug 2017
Aircraft type Luscombe 8
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, the airplane ground looped.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.

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

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

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