PIPER PA 18-135
Homer, AK — September 4, 2014
Event Information
| Date | September 4, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC14CA075 |
| Event ID | 20140905X63006 |
| Location | Homer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.76028, -150.98917 |
| Airport | Martin River Strip aka Old HEA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 18-135 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he was practicing takeoff and landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, which required a correction for a light and variable southerly wind. The pilot stated that after touchdown, during the landing roll, the tail of the airplane rose up, but there was not enough elevator authority to lower the tail, and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, lift struts, rudder, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.