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N249T accident description

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Crash location 63.566389°N, 148.815833°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 Cantwell, AK
63.391667°N, 148.950833°W
12.8 miles away
Tail number N249T
Accident date 25 Jun 2018
Aircraft type Piper Pa 18
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

Due to weather ahead, the pilot decided to land on a gravel strip to wait out the weather. During the landing roll, the tailwheel equipped airplane "became airborne" after passing over a low spot on a gravel he increased the engine power to full to perform a go-around. But, the airplane's right wing struck a 10 ft. high post, which he had not seen, and the airplane impacted the ground.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

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

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to see and avoid a post during a go-around following a landing on unsuitable terrain.   

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