Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during taxi in gusting wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
After landing, the airplane’s left wing contacted the ground during the taxi in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in damage to the left wing spar. The pilot completed the taxi to the tie-down area without further incident. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had been more vigilant in watching and immediately correcting for any wind gusts that might upset the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12LA522 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 1, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Peyton, Colorado
- Nearest airport
- Meadow Lake Airport (FLY)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA18
- N-number
- N7808Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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