PIPER PA 18A
Arlington, WA — May 18, 2014
Event Information
| Date | May 18, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA212 |
| Event ID | 20140527X52506 |
| Location | Arlington, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.16056, -122.16500 |
| Airport | Arlington |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 18A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper application of brakes during taxi in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while taxing the tailwheel equipped airplane, the slight crosswind became a tail wind. Both he and his passenger may have both hit the brakes at the same time, which resulted in the airplane nosing over and substantially damaging the tail.
There was no report of a preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.