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April 18, 2016 · Gary A Jamieson JA30 Superstol NO Series · N826AK
Palmer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Palmer, AK
Aircraft
Gary A Jamieson JA30 Superstol NO Series (2015)
Tail Number
N826AK
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA195
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing touchdown the tail immediately lifted and the airplane nosed over on the gravel runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during the landing touchdown, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing touchdown the tail immediately lifted and the airplane nosed over on the gravel runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportPalmer Muni (0nm ESE)
Runway34S
Runway Length1560 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGary A Jamieson JA30 Superstol NO Series
Tail NumberN826AK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 21 C
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC