N96037

Substantial
Minor

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-DS/N: 8337

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 10, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA365
Location
Independence, OR
Event ID
20130812X20801
Coordinates
44.866664, -123.198059
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 improper flare with a crosswind condition, and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.         

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
8337
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
BC12-DTAYB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
BC12-D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HUSSER MARILYN G
Address
742 AERONCA ST
City
INDEPENDENCE
State / Zip Code
OR 97351-9563
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing with a quartering crosswind of 6-9 knots, the airplane bounced and touched down again with a side load. The pilot attempted to correct but the airplane exited the runway and traveled down a slight incline, coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder, and vertical stabilizer.  The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA365