Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were snow and rock covered terrain, inadequate aircraft preflight, improper aircraft servicing, and the fuel contaminated by water.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW98LA169
CompletedAeronca 7Dc· N4484E
- Date
- March 31, 1998
- Location
- Wright, WY
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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