Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA053
Location
McCarthy, AK
Event ID
20110622X24708
Coordinates
62.100982, -145.530578
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
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LOW AND SLOW LLC
Address
515 S BLACK AVE
City
BOZEMAN
State / Zip Code
MT 59715-5301
Country
United States
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