N191TC

Substantial
None

TAYLORCRAFT CORP F-22S/N: 2203

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 14, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA328
Location
Payson, AZ
Event ID
20110714X60334
Coordinates
34.256668, -111.339164
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's selection of a wrong runway to practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N191TC
Make
TAYLORCRAFT CORP
Serial Number
2203
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
F-22TF22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCCABE FORDYCE G JR
Address
1303 W AVIATOR CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
PAYSON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85541-3529
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated he was trading off making touch and go's with a passenger, who was a rated pilot. The passenger had just completed her last take off and landing and the pilot assumed control of the airplane and took off. After completing a pattern the pilot set up a landing for runway 24, which at the time, set him up to land with a slight 3-4 knot left quartering tail wind. The pilot made a three point landing on the runway and, although the touchdown was smooth, the airplane felt light on the wheels. Moments later the airplane veered to the right and veered off the runway. The pilot added power but was unable to regain control of the airplane before it impacted an airport perimeter fence, which substantially damaged the airplane's wings and front fuselage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions of failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation. In an initial report to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) both pilots on board reported the airplane was struck by a gust of wind before the loss of control. Examination of the winds an hour before and after the accident found there were no reports of gusty conditions at the accident airport or reporting stations in the area.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA328