GARY A JAMIESON JA30 SUPERSTOL
Palmer, AK — April 18, 2016
Event Information
| Date | April 18, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA195 |
| Event ID | 20160420X73811 |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.59472, -149.08806 |
| Airport | PALMER MUNI |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | GARY A JAMIESON |
| Model | JA30 SUPERSTOL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during the landing touchdown, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing touchdown the tail immediately lifted and the airplane nosed over on the gravel runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.