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N445BB accident description

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Crash location 46.514722°N, 122.791944°W
Nearest city Toledo, WA
46.439830°N, 122.846783°W
5.8 miles away
Tail number N445BB
Accident date 27 Sep 2009
Aircraft type Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1B
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he landed at a private airstrip and his friend was landing behind him. He taxied from the runway and was moving to the side of the airstrip while looking out the window as his friend landed. During the taxi, the left wing impacted a tree which turned the airplane and resulted in damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot stated that no mechanical failures occurred.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distracted attention.

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