No fatalities

Tailwheel Airplane Noses Over During Landing Roll

Pendleton, OR, United States

On June 24, 2017, a PIPER PA 22 UNDESIGNAT was involved in an aviation accident near Pendleton, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A tailwheel airplane nosed over during landing roll after the right wing lifted, causing the airplane to pivot on the left landing gear. Substantial damage occurred to the fuselage and right wing.

Accident Details

A pilot reported that during the landing roll of a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the right wing lifted approximately 4 to 5 feet. The airplane then pivoted on the left landing gear. After the airplane settled back onto the runway, the pilot applied brakes, and the airplane nosed over.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Weather Conditions

An automated weather observation station at the accident airport recorded, about 12 minutes after the accident, wind from 210° at 4 knots. The airplane had landed on runway 11.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jun 2017 PIPER PA 22 UNDESIGNAT accident near Pendleton, OR?

A tailwheel airplane nosed over during landing roll after the right wing lifted, causing the airplane to pivot on the left landing gear. Substantial damage occurred to the fuselage and right wing.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jun 2017 PIPER PA 22 UNDESIGNAT accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jun 2017 involved a PIPER PA 22 UNDESIGNAT, at Pendleton, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.