Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the uphill landing on the tundra with a slight tailwind, the tailwheel hit a bump and bounced off the ground. The tailwind caused the tail to rise and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The rudder and a wing strut were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC14CA001 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 7, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Iliamna, Alaska
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA 18-150
- N-number
- N91144
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1981
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
Other records under this N-number
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