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N3897Z accident description

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Crash location 61.904722°N, 143.056111°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 Mccarthy, AK
61.433333°N, 142.921667°W
32.9 miles away
Tail number N3897Z
Accident date 11 Aug 2013
Aircraft type Piper PA-18-150
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot stated that during takeoff from a private airstrip, he lost directional control of the airplane, resulting in a ground loop and a nose over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.

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