Fairbanks, AK, USA
N119CC
PIPER PA-18-150
The pilot reported that, during takeoff, in dusk light conditions he was not able to see the side tree line of the runway. The airplane traveled off center line of the runway, and subsequently impacted trees and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings, wing lift struts, vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s failure to maintain centerline in dusk light conditions which resulted in impact with trees.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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