Accident Details
Date
Monday, September 13, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA102
Location
Windy Forks Strip, AK
Event ID
20101018X25006
Coordinates
61.233333, -153.649993
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 directional control while taxiing on a rough/uneven airstrip.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BOOHER JOHN R
Address
10427 HOLITNA CIR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-8266
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC10CA102