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N1170H accident description

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Crash location 63.930278°N, 146.851944°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city Fairbanks, AK
64.837778°N, 147.716389°W
67.8 miles away
Tail number N1170H
Accident date 15 Sep 2008
Aircraft type Aeronca 15AC
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The solo private pilot reported that he was landing at an off-airport site when the tailwheel assembly contacted a tree trunk, resulting in structural damage to the empennage. He indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree stump.

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