Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 18-150 near Iliamna, AK — 2013-10-07

Final reportANC14CA001
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Date
2013-10-07
Location
Iliamna, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA 18-150
Registration
N91144
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll with a tailwind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the uphill landing on the tundra with a slight tailwind, the tailwheel hit a bump and bounced off the ground. The tailwind caused the tail to rise and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The rudder and a wing strut were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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