Hell's Canyon, OR, USA
N3761Z
PIPER PA-18-150
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The pilot reported that while on final approach to the runway, he turned slightly to the right to better align the airplane with the runway. As the airplane crossed the approach end of the runway, the right wing struck a small tree. Subsequently the airplane yawed to the right and impacted the ground resulting in structural damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the engine or airplane flight control system prior to the accident.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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