N69MA

Substantial
Minor

TAYLORCRAFT BC-12D S/N: 6902

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 28, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC93LA017
Location
HUSLIA, AK
Event ID
20001211X15979
Coordinates
65.690299, -156.350921
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER GLIDEPATH DUE TO LOSS OF VISUAL CUES OVER SNOW COVERED TERRAIN IN SHADOW OF SETTING SUN. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE REDUCED LIGHT OF DUSK AND THE REDUCTION OF VISUAL PERCEPTION OF THE PILOT IN CIVIL TWILIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
6902
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
BC-12D TAYB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
BC12-D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HALLAM CARSON S
Address
PO BOX 314
City
WILLOW
State / Zip Code
AK 99688-0314
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC93LA017