PIPER PA18S
Talkeetna, AK — April 24, 2016
Event Information
| Date | April 24, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA210 |
| Event ID | 20160502X45850 |
| Location | Talkeetna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.71528, -151.32083 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA18S |
| 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 during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he decided to land on an off-airport gravel bar. During the landing roll, the pilot reported that a "tailwind gust" lifted the airplane's tail and the airplane nosed over.
The right wing lift strut and windscreen were substantially damaged.
The pilot did not report any 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.