Fairbanks, AK, USA
N1170H
AERONCA 15AC
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The solo private pilot reported that he was landing at an off-airport site when the tailwheel assembly contacted a tree trunk, resulting in structural damage to the empennage. He indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree stump.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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