N46112

Substantial
Minor

TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65S/N: L-5572

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 1, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA613
Location
Higginsville, MO
Event ID
20110901X60554
Coordinates
39.072498, -93.677497
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
L-5572
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1943
Model / ICAO
DCO-65TAYD
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
DCO-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WOLGAMOTT THAD D
Address
9976 N 2426 RD
City
WEATHERFORD
State / Zip Code
OK 73096-3071
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that, while landing, the wind lifted the left wing of the tailwheel equipped airplane. As the wing began to come back down, a ground loop started and the airplane started to depart the right side of the runway. The pilot stated that due to observed terrain obstructions, he elected to abort the landing and applied engine power. The pilot reported that he attempted to clear a row of trees, but the airplane struck the trees and fell to the ground. The reported wind at an airport about 22 miles south of the accident site was recorded as 14 knots and 50 degrees right of runway heading. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies with regard to the airplane. The airplane damage included bending of the left wing.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA613