Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18A near McCarthy, AK — 2011-06-15

Final reportANC11CA053
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Date
2011-06-15
Location
McCarthy, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18A
Registration
N1858A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that while back-taxiing at a remote, gravel-covered, off-airport site, a strong gust of wind lifted the tail, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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