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May 18, 2014 · Piper PA 18A 105SPECIAL · N7474D
Arlington, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA 18A 105SPECIAL (1957)
Tail Number
N7474D
Operator
Evergreen Soaring
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA212
The pilot stated that while taxing the tailwheel equipped airplane, the slight crosswind became a tail wind. Both he and his passenger may have both hit the brakes at the same time, which resulted in the airplane nosing over and substantially damaging the tail. There was no report of a preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper application of brakes during taxi in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while taxing the tailwheel equipped airplane, the slight crosswind became a tail wind. Both he and his passenger may have both hit the brakes at the same time, which resulted in the airplane nosing over and substantially damaging the tail. There was no report of a preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportArlington (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 18A 105SPECIAL
Tail NumberN7474D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEvergreen Soaring
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC