Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 18, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA212
Location
Arlington, WA
Event ID
20140527X52506
Coordinates
48.160556, -122.165000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper application of brakes during taxi in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ROGUE AERO LLC
Address
3560 ROGUE RIVER HWY
City
GRANTS PASS
State / Zip Code
OR 97527-4640
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that while taxing the tailwheel equipped airplane, the slight crosswind became a tail wind. Both he and his passenger may have both hit the brakes at the same time, which resulted in the airplane nosing over and substantially damaging the tail.
There was no report of a preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure 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# WPR14CA212