Accident Aeronca 15AC N1170H, Monday 15 September 2008

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Date:	Monday 15 September 2008
Time:	19:00 LT
Type:	Aeronca 15AC
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N1170H
MSN:	15AC-183
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Fairbanks, Alaska - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Cantwell Airport, AK (PATW)
Destination airport:	Fairbanks, AK
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The solo private pilot reported that he was landing at an off-airport site when the tailwheel assembly contacted a tree trunk, resulting in structural damage to the empennage. He indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree stump.

Accident investigation: