N44061TAYLORCRAFT BC12D 1991-11-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
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TAYLORCRAFT BC12D S/N: 9861

Summary

On November 27, 1991, a Taylorcraft BC12D (N44061) was involved in an incident near Decorah, IA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND SNOWBANKS ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA049. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44061.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 27, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92LA049
Location
DECORAH, IA
Event ID
20001212X18435
Coordinates
43.300148, -91.790977
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND SNOWBANKS ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
9861
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
BC12D TAYB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
BC12-D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BENDER EVAN DH
Address
5597 HARPINE HWY
City
LINVILLE
State / Zip Code
VA 22834-2347
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# CHI92LA049