N9279D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18AS/N: 18-6582

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 20, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA035
Location
Coldfoot, AK
Event ID
20110523X11322
Coordinates
66.839447, -149.837493
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 while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6582
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18APA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ACW AVIATION LLC
Address
524 HIGHWAY 20 N
City
HINES
State / Zip Code
OR 97738-9403
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA035