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September 2, 2008 · Piper PA-18-150 · N285HC
Palmer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palmer, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N285HC
Operator
Stiller Mark R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA132
The private pilot, operating the airplane under Title 14, CFR Part 91, was landing at an off-airport site for the third time that day. He said during the final portion of the landing roll, the left main landing gear wheel hit a bump, and bounced about 2 feet into the air. He said as the main wheel came down, the tailwheel hit the same bump, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot said there were no problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane received substantial damage to the right wing and right lift-strut.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-(general)-Decision related to condition - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot, operating the airplane under Title 14, CFR Part 91, was landing at an off-airport site for the third time that day. He said during the final portion of the landing roll, the left main landing gear wheel hit a bump, and bounced about 2 feet into the air. He said as the main wheel came down, the tailwheel hit the same bump, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot said there were no problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane received substantial damage to the right wing and right lift-strut.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN285HC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStiller Mark R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO