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N87061 accident description

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Crash location 61.350000°N, 150.833333°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 Anchorage, AK
61.218056°N, 149.900278°W
32.3 miles away
Tail number N87061
Accident date 29 Jun 2008
Aircraft type Bellanca 8GCBC
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was landing at a soft, grass-covered off-airport site. He said that just after touchdown, as the airplane's main wheels contacted the 14-inch tall grass, the airplane nosed over during the landing roll. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. He said that winds at the time of the accident were calm. He noted in his written report to the NTSB that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.

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