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N81522 accident description

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Crash location 57.580278°N, 157.571945°W
Nearest city Pilot Point, AK
57.564167°N, 157.579167°W
1.1 miles away
Tail number N81522
Accident date 07 Jul 2008
Aircraft type Piper PA-32-301
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The commercial pilot had dropped off passengers, and was taxiing for takeoff on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, positioning flight. The pilot was using a rural road for a runway. While taxiing, the right wing struck a berm, and the airplane exited the roadway to the left, sustaining substantial damage to both the right and left wings.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.

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