PIPER PA22 near Pullman, WA — 2021-04-15

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he had completed touch-and-go landings and had planned to make a full-stop taxi back to the departure end of the runway. While taxiing, the left wing was lifted by a gust of wind and the right wing contacted the ground. The pilot closed the throttle, applied full left rudder, full back pressure on the elevator and tapped the brakes. Despite his actions, the propeller struck the ground and the airplane nosed over. Both wing struts were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Taxi-into takeoff position

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