Wirestrike Accident Aeronca 15AC N1441H, Thursday 9 September 2021

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Date:	Thursday 9 September 2021
Time:	20:00 LT
Type:	Aeronca 15AC
Owner/operator:
Registration:	N1441H
MSN:	15AC-506
Engine model:	Continental C145 SERIES
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	North Pole, Alaska - United States of America
Phase:	Take off
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	North Pole, AK
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that, he was conducting a touch-and-go in his float equipped airplane on a pond directly to the south of a private runway. After he completed the touch-and-go, and during the initial climb, he altered his course to the right for traffic departing from the nearby runway and impacted a tree. He attempted to return to the pond but was unable and subsequently impacted trees and a powerline, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a loss of control.

Accident investigation: