Casualties unknown

2000-09-11: Piper PA-18 (N82905) — Rocky Mcelveen — Sparrevohn, AK

Sparrevohn, AK, US

On September 11, 2000, a Piper PA-18 (registration N82905) operated by Rocky Mcelveen was involved in an aviation accident near Sparrevohn, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the final approach to land. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's misjudged flare, and the rough and uneven terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A commercial pilot experienced a sudden loss of lift on short final while landing a tailwheel airplane on a remote off-airport site, resulting in a hard touchdown and nose-over. No mechanical issues were reported.

Accident Details

A commercial pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a remote off-airport landing site. During the approach, while on short final for the intended landing area, the pilot reported a sudden loss of lift. The airplane subsequently touched down hard on rough, uneven terrain and nosed over.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that he had not experienced any mechanical difficulties or failures with the airplane that may have contributed to the accident. No other information regarding the flight or conditions was provided.

Aircraft and Site

The accident involved a tailwheel-configured airplane operated by a commercial pilot. The landing site was described as remote and off-airport, with rough, uneven terrain. The specific make, model, registration, and other details of the aircraft were not disclosed.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21888. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.