N43778TAYLORCRAFT BC-12D 1990-04-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

TAYLORCRAFT BC-12D S/N: 7437

Summary

On April 28, 1990, a Taylorcraft BC-12D (N43778) was involved in an accident near Meadville, PA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N43778.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 28, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA101
Location
MEADVILLE, PA
Event ID
20001212X23024
Coordinates
41.640491, -80.140174
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
7437
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
BC-12D TAYB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TOWNSEND JAMES B
Address
3189 MCMASTER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
ATLANTIC
State / Zip Code
PA 16111-1025
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# NYC90LA101