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July 31, 2014 · Piper PA 18 105SPECIAL · N8461D
Traverse City, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Traverse City, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA 18 105SPECIAL (1957)
Tail Number
N8461D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA404
The pilot reported that the tailwheel equipped airplane "pulled left" during landing and he was unable to correct in time to prevent a runway excursion. He noted that he should not have used the brakes when he realized that the airplane was going off the runway, which might have prevented the airplane from nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and right elevator. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions related to the airplane before the accident. He reported a left quartering headwind at 13 knots at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the tailwheel equipped airplane "pulled left" during landing and he was unable to correct in time to prevent a runway excursion. He noted that he should not have used the brakes when he realized that the airplane was going off the runway, which might have prevented the airplane from nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and right elevator. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions related to the airplane before the accident. He reported a left quartering headwind at 13 knots at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 EDT
Nearest AirportCherry Capital (1nm S)
Runway28
Runway Length69010 ft
Runway Width15 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 18 105SPECIAL
Tail NumberN8461D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C90-12F · Reciprocating · 95
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time18:49
Weather SourceWFAC