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September 4, 2019 · Piper J3C 65 · N7326H
Winfield, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winfield, AL
Aircraft
Piper J3C 65 (1946)
Tail Number
N7326H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA539
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while taxiing for takeoff, a tailwind gust lifted the tail and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right wing lift strut, and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was light and variable, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot was back taxiing to the south.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain proper wind correction input during taxi in a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while taxiing for takeoff, a tailwind gust lifted the tail and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right wing lift strut, and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was light and variable, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot was back taxiing to the south.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBIRDNEST (0nm WNW)
Runway35
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C 65
Tail NumberN7326H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC