The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
N1858A
1953 PIPER PA-18A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
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Transponder & Tracking
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NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Jun 15, 2011
Accident
Substantial McCarthy, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB ANC11CA053
Sep 1, 2006
Accident
Substantial Aniak, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a windshear.
NTSB ANC06CA128
Jun 19, 2002
Accident
Substantial Anchorage, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is a ditch adjacent to the runway.
NTSB ANC02LA055