Pilot Debrief

HENRY STEVEN J JA 30 SUPERSTOL near Leavenworth, WA — 2023-08-28

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Date
2023-08-28
Location
Leavenworth, WA, USA
Airport
27W
Aircraft
HENRY STEVEN J JA 30 SUPERSTOL
Registration
N869BB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while taxiing for takeoff on a gravel bar, he encountered a slope. To prevent potential loss of control, he applied brake pressure to both wheels, causing the airplane to nose over, resulting in substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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