Accident Champion 7ECA N5507H, Thursday 14 August 1997

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Date:	Thursday 14 August 1997
Time:	07:30 LT
Type:	Champion 7ECA
Owner/operator:	Steve Donald Campbell
Registration:	N5507H
MSN:	1273-78
Year of manufacture:	1978
Engine model:	Lycoming O-235
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Kaktovik, AK - United States of America
Phase:	Take off
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Fairbanks, AK (FAI)
Destination airport:	(KFAI)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
During takeoff from a rough gravel bar, the tailwheel impacted a rock and separated from the airplane. The rudder sustained damage to the lower ribs.

Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor related to the accident was the rocky terrain.

Accident investigation: