What happened
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Dragged gravel bar landing strip to check snow cover. Delayed go around. Had to land in willows to avoid trees.
As the FAA filed it
DRAGGED GRAVEL BAR LANDING STRIP TO CHECK SNOW COVER. DELAYED GO AROUND. HAD TO LAND IN WILLOWS TO AVOID TREES.
NTSB investigation
The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.
Other reports on N3486C · 3
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
Incident 20091220025779ICruise/Level Flight · Fairbanks, AKAt approximately 65 NM north of Fairbanks, Alaska, the pilot of N3486C noticed some smoke in the cockpit then turned back toward Fairbanks. A vibration started to occur then oil showed up on the windshield. The engine began to run rougher. The pilot found a…Accident 19970316006439ATakeoff Ground Roll · Fairbanks, AKLost directional control on takeoff roll on remote strip. Hit trees and brush. Damaged wing spar. Fuselage wrinkledIncident 19800107013669INormal Cruise · Ft Yukon, AKEngine rough. Broken exhaust rocker arm, bent push rod. Engine 1950 hours.