Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 25, 2009
NTSB Number
ANC09CA108
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20090928X31310
Coordinates
64.010803, -144.680374
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll at an off-airport site.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HAKEL BRUCE A
Address
628 EASTVIEW DR
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99712-2636
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot reported he was landing a tailwheel airplane at an off-airport site during a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight when the airplane encountered some bumps during the landing roll and nosed over. The pilot said there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and that he should have made a wheel landing or had some additional weight in the rear of the airplane to help keep the tail down. The airplane received substantial damage to the rudder.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC09CA108