Summary
On June 15, 2011, a Piper PA-18A (N1858A) was involved in an incident near Mccarthy, 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.
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that while back-taxiing at a remote, gravel-covered, off-airport site, a gust of wind lifted the tail, and the airplane nosed over. He noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane received substantial damage to the left wing lift strut.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC11CA053. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1858A.
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
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that while back-taxiing at a remote, gravel-covered, off-airport site, a gust of wind lifted the tail, and the airplane nosed over. He noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane received substantial damage to the left wing lift strut.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA053