Summary
On April 02, 2006, a Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43497) was involved in an incident near Warrenton, VA. 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: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting winds.
According to the pilot, during the landing flare, a gust of wind "caught" the tailwheel airplane, which then veered off the runway and into a ditch. The pilot also stated that the winds were variable at 10, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC06CA087. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N43497.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting winds.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to the pilot, during the landing flare, a gust of wind "caught" the tailwheel airplane, which then veered off the runway and into a ditch. The pilot also stated that the winds were variable at 10, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA087