McCarthy, AK, USA
N1858A
PIPER PA-18A
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that while back-taxiing at a remote, gravel-covered, off-airport site, a strong gust of wind lifted the tail, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that while back-taxiing at a remote, gravel-covered, off-airport site, a gust of wind lifted the tail, and the airplane nosed over. He noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane received substantial damage to the left wing lift strut.
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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