JOE SALOMONE SUPER CUB SQ2
Boca Reservoir, CA — October 6, 2016
Event Information
| Date | October 6, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA010 |
| Event ID | 20161007X20912 |
| Location | Boca Reservoir, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.39000, -120.09500 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | JOE SALOMONE |
| Model | SUPER CUB SQ2 |
| 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 decision to continue the taxi on unsuitable muddy terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane with tundra tires, reported that after landing off airport next to a reservoir, the tires became stuck in muddy terrain. He further reported that he decided to "use power and elevator to unstick the tires". The tires loosened from the mud, however, when he applied additional power the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to its vertical stabilizer and rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact 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.