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August 15, 2012 · Piper PA-18-150 · N4001Z
Talkeetna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N4001Z
Operator
Payne Ronald J Ii
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA088
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 Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot was attempting to pick up a friend from a remote hunting camp, after being notified that a bear had eaten all his food three days earlier. According to the pilot, after touching down, and rolling out on a gravel bar in the middle of the River, a gust of wind (estimated 40 kts) from the quartering left rear, flipped the airplane on its back. There was substantial damage to both wings, rudder, and front portion of the fuselage. The solo pilot sustained minor injuries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN4001Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPayne Ronald J Ii
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30 kt, gusting 40 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Weather SourcePILO