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N799CC accident description

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Crash location 70.194722°N, 148.465278°W
Nearest city Deadhorse, AK
70.205556°N, 148.511667°W
1.3 miles away
Tail number N799CC
Accident date 14 Aug 2008
Aircraft type Walker AK Bush Flyer
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The commercial pilot related that while landing the experimental, amateur built tailwheel airplane at an off-airport, tundra-covered site, the tail started to rise. He said he was unable to keep the tail from rising, and the airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing and both wing lift struts. The pilot noted that the airplane was exceptionally light, with no significant weight in the rear compartments. He said that the lack of the weight, coupled with a slight tailwind, added to his difficulty in controlling the airplane. He stated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.

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