Pilot Debrief

COX PA 18 near Soldier Bar, ID — 2012-06-23

Final reportWPR12LA289
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Date
2012-06-23
Location
Soldier Bar, ID, USA
Airport
85U
Aircraft
COX PA 18
Registration
N13VC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.

NTSB narrative

During the takeoff roll, the pilot experienced a loss of control and could not steer the airplane. The airplane veered to the left, continued off the runway surface into a pile of rocks, and nosed over. Postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have addressed tailwheel issues before the flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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