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September 24, 2014 · Piper PA 12 NO Series · N3148M
Holy Cross, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Holy Cross, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA 12 NO Series (1947)
Tail Number
N3148M
Operator
Matthew Thoft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC14CA088
The pilot was landing on a remote off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He stated that the landing area was on a 15-degree slope. The landing was uneventful, but shortly after stopping the airplane, a gust of wind turned the airplane so the nose was pointing down the hill. The airplane began rolling down the slope, and then nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff/landing and failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing on a remote off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He stated that the landing area was on a 15-degree slope. The landing was uneventful, but shortly after stopping the airplane, a gust of wind turned the airplane so the nose was pointing down the hill. The airplane began rolling down the slope, and then nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 12 NO Series
Tail NumberN3148M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMatthew Thoft
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C4P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 36 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC