The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident were trees.
— NTSB Determination
The certificated commerical pilot was departing from a remote airstrip. During the takeoff run, just before lift-off, the right wing struck a stand of trees. The airplane pivoted to the right and continued off the right side of the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and empennage.
The certificated commerical pilot was departing from a remote airstrip. During the takeoff run, just before lift-off, the right wing struck a stand of trees. The airplane pivoted to the right and continued off the right side of the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and empennage.
The accident on 2001-07-26 involved a Cessna 185, registration N85CG, at Yakutat, AK.
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident were trees.
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