PIPER PA-18A
Coldfoot, AK — May 20, 2011
Event Information
| Date | May 20, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC11CA035 |
| Event ID | 20110523X11322 |
| Location | Coldfoot, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 66.83945, -149.83749 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18A |
| 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 control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
During taxi, after an off-airport landing, the pilot stated that a wind gust from behind the airplane resulted in the airplane nosing over and sustaining damage to the right wing lift struts.
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.