Summary
On June 01, 2009, a Taylorcraft BC12-D (N94995) was involved in an incident near Nome, AK. 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 selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area.
The private pilot was landing a tailwheel airplane at a 400 foot long, uphill, off-airport site, during a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight. The pilot noted that the departure end of the site was adjacent to a 500 foot high ocean bluff cliff. He said that while landing he inadvertently touched down about 100 feet beyond his intended touchdown point. Realizing he would be unable to stop the airplane before reaching the end of the site, he said he applied heavy braking at the end of the landing roll, and the airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing, left wing lift strut, and empennage.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC09CA049. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N94995.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The private pilot was landing a tailwheel airplane at a 400 foot long, uphill, off-airport site, during a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight. The pilot noted that the departure end of the site was adjacent to a 500 foot high ocean bluff cliff. He said that while landing he inadvertently touched down about 100 feet beyond his intended touchdown point. Realizing he would be unable to stop the airplane before reaching the end of the site, he said he applied heavy braking at the end of the landing roll, and the airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing, left wing lift strut, and empennage. The pilot said there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and noted in his report to the NTSB that he should have selected a better area to land on.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC09CA049