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August 25, 2018 · Piper PA18 150 · N5392Y
Wasilla, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Wasilla, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA18 150 (1964)
Tail Number
N5392Y
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC18CA068
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll on a private grass airstrip, the left main landing gear wheel became caught in the ditch that was obscured by long grass along the edge of the runway. He subsequently lost directional control, and the airplane rolled into the ditch and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll when the left main landing gear wheel got caught in a ditch, which resulted in a subsequent nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll at a private grass airstrip in his tailwheel-equipped airplane, the left main landing gear wheel descended into a ditch that was obscured in long grass along the edge of the runway. He subsequently lost directional control, and the airplane veered left into the ditch and nosed over, causing substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 AKDT
Nearest AirportTodds Strip (0nm ENE)
Runway07
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA18 150
Tail NumberN5392Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 48
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC