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N756CL accident description

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Crash location 58.778334°N, 156.942222°W
Nearest city Naknek, AK
58.728333°N, 157.013889°W
4.3 miles away
Tail number N756CL
Accident date 09 Mar 2012
Aircraft type Cessna U206G
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot was attempting a takeoff from a frozen, snow-covered pond that had just been plowed. During the takeoff roll, the airplane's left main gear hit a snow berm, and the airplane turned abruptly left. The right wing contacted terrain, and sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to take off from an unsuitable off-airport site.

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