Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC07CA034
Location
Benton, KY
Event ID
20061221X01830
Coordinates
36.776390, -88.222221
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper decision to fly between the trees during his approach to the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N148HW
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
7625
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WEBSTER ROBERT R
Address
9116 VALKRIE LN
Status
Deregistered
City
LAKELAND
State / Zip Code
TN 38002-9228
Country
United States
Analysis
While returning from a local flight, the pilot of a Taylorcraft BC12-D decided to approach the runway by "cutting" between some trees. During the approach the airplane impacted the trees and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that it was "kind of a bad approach from that end of the field" but the taxing time was shorter to where he parked the airplane. He also stated that it was "just laziness on my part" and that their were no mechanical problems 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# NYC07CA034