PIPER PA-18A
McCarthy, AK — June 15, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 15, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC11CA053 |
| Event ID | 20110622X24708 |
| Location | McCarthy, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.10098, -145.53058 |
| 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
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that while back-taxiing at a remote, gravel-covered, off-airport site, a gust of wind lifted the tail, and the airplane nosed over. He noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane received substantial damage to the left wing lift strut.
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.