Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
During the approach to an unimproved strip, the left wing struck a tree causing the airplane to turn sideways. The pilot did not get the airplane aligned prior to the nose gear impacting the soft dirt to the left of the strip. Subsequently the nose gear separated and the airplane came to rest inverted.
Source record
Factual narrative
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