N3148M

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 12S/N: 12-1835

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
NTSB Number
ANC14CA088
Location
Holy Cross, AK
Event ID
20140930X44755
Coordinates
62.201389, -161.572219
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 selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff/landing and failure to maintain control of the aircraft.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-1835
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA 12M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
THOFT MATTHEW M
Address
PO BOX 873364
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-3364
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was landing on a remote off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He stated that the landing area was on a 15-degree slope. The landing was uneventful, but shortly after stopping the airplane, a gust of wind turned the airplane so the nose was pointing down the hill. The airplane began rolling down the slope, and then nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies 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# ANC14CA088