PIPER PA-12
Windy Forks Strip, AK — September 13, 2010
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC10CA102 |
| Event ID | 20101018X25006 |
| Location | Windy Forks Strip, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.23333, -153.64999 |
| Airport | Windy Forks Strip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| 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 directional control while taxiing on a rough/uneven airstrip.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he was taxiing on an unimproved airstrip during a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight when the accident occurred. He stated the airplane's tailwheel became stuck in a rut, and when he added power to free it, the empennage spun around and impacted a solid object. During the impact the empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot verified that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to 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.