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NTSB investigation record

ANC11CA035

Completed

Piper Pa-18A· N9279D

Date
May 20, 2011
Location
Coldfoot, AK
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published September 25, 2020

Primary finding

Probable cause

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

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

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.

Source record

Factual narrative

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.

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