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N9019C accident description

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Crash location 67.535833°N, 155.005278°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 Ambler, AK
67.086111°N, 157.851389°W
82.0 miles away
Tail number N9019C
Accident date 13 Sep 2011
Aircraft type Cessna 180
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot elected to takeoff from an off airport site in variable wind conditions. During the takeoff roll the airplane encountered a tailwind, resulting in an extended takeoff roll, and inability to out climb the terrain. The airplane encountered a creek and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.

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