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December 3, 2020 · Piper PA18 · N4900C
Juneau, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Juneau, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA18 (2013)
Tail Number
N4900C
Operator
Bradley Rider
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC21LA008
The solo student pilot reported that, while taxiing to park, a strong crosswind lifted the right wing and that the airplane then began to roll. He attempted to correct for the roll to no avail, and the airplane subsequently ran off the side of the taxiway and impacted a drainage ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and right lift struts. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The solo student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi in strong crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a ditch.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, while taxiing to park, a strong crosswind lifted the right wing and that the airplane then began to roll. He attempted to correct for the roll to no avail, and the airplane subsequently ran off the side of the taxiway and impacted a drainage ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and right lift struts. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 AKST
Nearest AirportJuneau Intl (0nm NE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA18
Tail NumberN4900C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBradley Rider
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O320--A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 25 kt, gusting 45 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 32 F
Altimeter29.56 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC