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Aviation accident ANC17FA035

1 fatal · AERONCA 15AC · 2017-07-15 · BIG LAKE, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC17FA035
Event ID: 20170715X21637
Type: Accident
Date: 2017-07-15
Location: BIG LAKE, AK, USA
Coordinates: 61.606388, -150.506668

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: AERONCA
Model: 15AC
Registration: N1370H
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision and impact with terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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