Piper PA-22-150 N6058D accident near Ariel, Washington

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.

NTSB analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he was attempting to land in a field, adjacent to a friend’s house. During the landing roll, the airplane hit an unexpected bump and the tail lifted into the air. The pilot applied brakes in tall grass, and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The right-wing strut, vertical stabilizer, and rudder were substantially damaged. 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 WPR23LA180 for the full record.