Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-12 near Windy Forks Strip, AK — 2010-09-13

Final reportANC10CA102
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Date
2010-09-13
Location
Windy Forks Strip, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-12
Registration
N2534M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing on a rough/uneven airstrip.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported he was taxiing on an unimproved airstrip during a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight when the accident occurred. He stated the airplane's tailwheel became stuck in a rut, and when he added power to free it, the empennage spun around and impacted a solid object. During the impact the empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot verified that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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