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N286AM accident description

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Crash location 68.118056°N, 147.201389°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 Arctic Village, AK
68.126944°N, 145.537778°W
42.8 miles away
Tail number N286AM
Accident date 09 Aug 2013
Aircraft type Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1B
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot stated that while maneuvering the airplane to make a low pass of a remote gravel bar, he inadvertently lost altitude and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, wings and lift struts. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had maintained awareness of wind conditions and how it affects aircraft performance.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.

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