Accident Details
Date
Monday, October 14, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR14CA017
Location
Orland, CA
Event ID
20131016X60114
Coordinates
39.721389, -122.146942
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 aircraft control during taxi with a strong gusting wind condition which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FREER SAMUEL M
Address
1325 DEMETREE ST SW
City
LIVE OAK
State / Zip Code
FL 32064-4408
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while taxiing from landing, a strong gust of wind or thermal picked up the airplane which resulted in a nose over. Structural fuselage tubing and the right wing spar were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA017