Aviation Accident Summary ANC11CA035

Coldfoot, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N9279D

PIPER PA-18A

Analysis

During taxi, after an off-airport landing, the pilot stated that a wind gust caught the airplane from behind which resulted in the airplane nosing over and sustaining substantial damage to the right wing lift struts.

Factual Information

During taxi, after an off-airport landing, the pilot stated that a wind gust from behind the airplane resulted in the airplane nosing over and sustaining damage to the right wing lift struts.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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