Summary
On September 04, 2019, a Piper J3C (N7326H) was involved in an incident near Winfield, AL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain proper wind correction input during taxi in a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a nose over.
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while taxiing for takeoff, a tailwind gust lifted the tail and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right wing lift strut, and the rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was light and variable, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot was back taxiing to the south.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA539. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7326H.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain proper wind correction input during taxi in a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while taxiing for takeoff, a tailwind gust lifted the tail and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right wing lift strut, and the rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was light and variable, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot was back taxiing to the south.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA539