2007-09-06: Piper/cub Crafters PA-18 — Umiat, AK

Casualties unknown • Umiat, AK, US

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain, and a nose over.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The airline transport pilot was landing at an off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane during a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that after landing, the airplane veered to the left, and he applied full right rudder in an attempt to correct the veer. The airplane subsequently went off the left side of the site, entered a ditch that contained large rocks, and nosed over. The airplane sustained structural damage to both left wing lift struts. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2007-09-06 Piper/cub Crafters PA-18 accident near Umiat, AK?

The airline transport pilot was landing at an off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane during a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that after landing, the airplane veered to the left, and he applied full right rudder in an attempt to correct the veer. The airplane subsequently went off…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-09-06 involved a Piper/cub Crafters PA-18, registration N384CC, at Umiat, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain, and a nose over.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071101X01698. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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