| Crash location | 41.071667°N, 72.326667°W |
| Nearest city | Shelter Island, NY
41.068155°N, 72.315916°W 0.6 miles away |
| Tail number | N8870 |
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| Accident date | 30 Jun 2018 |
| Aircraft type | Travel Air 2000 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that, after landing, while making a 180° left turn at the end of the runway, the right wing struck a tree branch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during taxi.