Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 24, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA210
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Event ID
20160502X45850
Coordinates
62.715278, -151.320831
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
4380 E 136TH AVE
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-4515
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he decided to land on an off-airport gravel bar. During the landing roll, the pilot reported that a "tailwind gust" lifted the airplane's tail and the airplane nosed over.
The right wing lift strut and windscreen were substantially damaged.
The pilot did not report any 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# GAA16CA210