Summary
On June 17, 2012, a Piper PA-18-150 (N9488D) was involved in an incident near Skwentna, 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 selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi.
The pilot landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane at a private airstrip. While taxiing to parking, the right wheel dropped into a hidden, vegetation covered, deep hole, alongside the runway. The airplane spun around, sustaining substantial damage to the empennage, and left elevator. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC12CA053. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9488D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane at a private airstrip. While taxiing to parking, the right wheel dropped into a hidden, vegetation covered, deep hole, alongside the runway. The airplane spun around, sustaining substantial damage to the empennage, and left elevator. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA053