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N82481 accident description

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Crash location 60.806944°N, 148.818056°W
Nearest city Portage, AK
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Tail number N82481
Accident date 22 Oct 2011
Aircraft type Piper PA-18-150
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot was landing at a gravel pit when the airplane collided with brush alongside the landing area that was taller than anticipated. The brush resulted in the airplane veering off the landing area. The right wing subsequently struck the ground, and received substantial damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.

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