Summary
On May 20, 2011, a Piper PA-18A (N9279D) was involved in an incident near Coldfoot, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC11CA035. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9279D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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