Pilot Debrief

de Havilland DHC-2 near Talkeetna, AK — 2008-08-30

Final reportANC08CA116
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Date
2008-08-30
Location
Talkeetna, AK, USA
Aircraft
de Havilland DHC-2
Registration
N4081F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in an on ground collision with tall brush.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane was departing from a remote off-airport site that was surrounded by tall brush. The pilot said that during the takeoff run, the left wing struck tall brush, which pivoted the airplane to the left, and it entered an area of heavy brush and trees. The airplane's right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

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