PIPER PA-18-150
Talkeetna, AK — August 15, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 15, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA088 |
| Event ID | 20120815X15805 |
| Location | Talkeetna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.45040, -149.78920 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| 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 loss of control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot was attempting to pick up a friend from a remote hunting camp, after being notified that a bear had eaten all his food three days earlier. According to the pilot, after touching down, and rolling out on a gravel bar in the middle of the River, a gust of wind (estimated 40 kts) from the quartering left rear, flipped the airplane on its back. There was substantial damage to both wings, rudder, and front portion of the fuselage. The solo pilot sustained minor injuries.
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.