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June 15, 2011 · Piper PA-18A · N1858A
Mccarthy, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mccarthy, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18A
Tail Number
N1858A
Operator
John M Miller
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA053
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that while back-taxiing at a remote, gravel-covered, off-airport site, a strong gust of wind lifted the tail, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that while back-taxiing at a remote, gravel-covered, off-airport site, a gust of wind lifted the tail, and the airplane nosed over. He noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane received substantial damage to the left wing lift strut.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18A
Tail NumberN1858A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn M Miller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO