Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, while taxiing a tailwheel-equipped airplane in strong and gusty wind conditions, and as he turned the airplane 180° downwind, a strong gust of wind lifted the tail, and it subsequently nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift struts and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC24LA104 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 19, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Dillingham, Alaska
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-22-150
- N-number
- N6847B
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1956
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
- Purpose of flight
- Business
Other records under this N-number
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