Accident: Piper PA 16 Clipper, EI-EMT, Letterkenny Airfield, Co. Donegal, 22 May 2012: Report 2013-009
SYNOPSIS
The aircraft was approaching RWY 25 for a landing when, without any control input, the aircraft suddenly tracked to the right of the runway, struck a windsock pole and a boundary ditch and impacted into the adjacent field. The Pilot was unhurt and exited the aircraft without assistance.
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