Accident Piper J-3 N98172, Friday 2 September 1983

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Date:	Friday 2 September 1983
Time:	14:10 LT
Type:	Piper J-3
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N98172
MSN:
Engine model:	Continental C-65-A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Aleknagik, AK - United States of America
Phase:	Initial climb
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, DURING TAKEOFF THE RIGHT WING STRUCK SOME TALL BRUSH. THE PILOT HELD NO CERTIFICATES OR RATINGS BUT SAID HE HAD ABOUT 50 OR 60 HOURS OF FLIGHT TIME.

Probable Cause:

Accident investigation: