N39976

Substantial
None

TAYLORCRAFT BC-12D S/N: 6635

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 12, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA106
Location
LONGBRANCH, WA
Event ID
20001213X28674
Coordinates
47.199111, -122.760955
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE POOR IN-FLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT TO LAND ON WATER, DOWNWIND. HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND NOSE OVER OF THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N39976
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
6635
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
ALLARD PAUL R
Address
15728 66TH AVE NW
Status
Deregistered
City
GIG HARBOR
State / Zip Code
WA 98335
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# SEA89LA106