N8775C

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 18-135S/N: 18-2884

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 4, 2014
NTSB Number
ANC14CA075
Location
Homer, AK
Event ID
20140905X63006
Coordinates
59.760276, -150.989166
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 the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-2884
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
PA 18-135M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MALONE DOUGLAS C
Address
PO BOX 2091
City
HOMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99603-2091
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported he was practicing takeoff and landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, which required a correction for a light and variable southerly wind. The pilot stated that after touchdown, during the landing roll, the tail of the airplane rose up, but there was not enough elevator authority to lower the tail, and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, lift struts, rudder, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# ANC14CA075