Pilot Debrief

Piper PA18 near Talkeetna, AK — 2019-07-05

Final reportGAA19CA388
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Date
2019-07-05
Location
Talkeetna, AK, USA
Aircraft
Piper PA18
Registration
N5830C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to land on rough, grassy terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing off-airport on rough grassy terrain, the airplane struck a "bump" and bounced. After touching down again, the pilot applied brakes with the tail up, attempting to stop the airplane before it reached the top of a hill. However, the airplane reached the top of the hill and then proceeded downhill with the tail up and hit additional bumps. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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