Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC89LA087

KNIK RIVER, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N7291K

PIPER PA-18-100

Analysis

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND REPORTED THAT DURING BACKTAXI FOR TAKEOFF A GUST OF WIND RAISED THE TAIL AND NOSED THE AIRPLANE OVER ONTO ITS BACK.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE ON THE GROUND BY PROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS DURING GUSTING WINDS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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