| Crash location | 65.590277°N, 147.498611°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 | Fairbanks, AK
64.837778°N, 147.716389°W 52.4 miles away |
| Tail number | N5402H |
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| Accident date | 14 Aug 2006 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA-14 |
| Additional details: | None |
The private certificated pilot reported he was attempting to takeoff in his tailwheel-equipped airplane from an off airport site, when the right main landing gear wheel encountered a depression. The right wing subsequently dipped and struck a small tree. The pilot stated he aborted the takeoff, but was unable to stop before overrunning the takeoff area and colliding with more small trees, which resulted in the collapse of the left landing gear, and the left wing striking the ground. He indicated the airplane sustained structural damage to the landing gear, left wing, and elevators.
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport site for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with rough-uneven terrain, a loss of control, and a collision with small trees. Factors associated with the accident were the uneven terrain, and high vegetation.