Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Talkeetna, AK — 2012-08-15

Final reportANC12CA088
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Date
2012-08-15
Location
Talkeetna, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N4001Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was attempting to pick up a friend from a remote hunting camp. According to the pilot, after touching down and rolling out on a gravel bar in the middle of a nearby river, a gust of wind (estimated at 40 knots) from the quartering left rear flipped the airplane on its back. There was substantial damage to both wings, rudder, and the front portion of the fuselage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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