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N4081F accident description

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Crash location 62.416667°N, 151.000000°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 Talkeetna, AK
62.323889°N, 150.109444°W
29.2 miles away
Tail number N4081F
Accident date 29 Aug 2008
Aircraft type de Havilland DHC-2
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane was departing from a remote off-airport site that was surrounded by tall brush. The pilot said that during the takeoff run, the left wing struck tall brush, which pivoted the airplane to the left, and it entered an area of heavy brush and trees. The airplane's right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He did not submit an NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in an on ground collision with tall brush.

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