Accident Cessna 170B N3486C, Sunday 16 March 1997

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Date:	Sunday 16 March 1997
Time:	19:55 LT
Type:	Cessna 170B
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N3486C
MSN:	26529
Year of manufacture:	1954
Total airframe hrs:	7132 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-AIA
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Fairbanks, AK - United States of America
Phase:	Take off
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Lakloey, AK
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that he was taking off from a snow-covered, off-airport site in his ski-equipped airplane. He said he was unable to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and went to the left into trees and brush.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

Accident investigation: