PIPER PA 18
Traverse City, MI — July 31, 2014
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA404 |
| Event ID | 20140805X35734 |
| Location | Traverse City, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.74166, -85.58167 |
| Airport | Cherry Capital |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 18 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the tailwheel equipped airplane "pulled left" during landing and he was unable to correct in time to prevent a runway excursion. He noted that he should not have used the brakes when he realized that the airplane was going off the runway, which might have prevented the airplane from nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and right elevator. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions related to the airplane before the accident. He reported a left quartering headwind at 13 knots at the time of the accident.
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.