Pilot Debrief

GIPPSAERO PTY LTD GA8 near Nightmute, AK — 2025-01-04

Final reportANC25LA015
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Date
2025-01-04
Location
Nightmute, AK, USA
Airport
IGT
Aircraft
GIPPSAERO PTY LTD GA8
Registration
N916RK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while taxiing from the runway to the ramp after landing in gusting wind conditions, he was hit by a strong gust of wind and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane exited the taxiway surface and came to rest on its left main wheel and nose. The airplane was then hit by a second gust of wind and nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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