N43462

Substantial
Minor

TAYLORCRAFT BC12 DS/N: 7121

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 3, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA130
Location
Worthington, MN
Event ID
20140204X31059
Coordinates
43.654167, -95.575553
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of control during a crosswind landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
7121
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
SIEVERDING WAYNE ALAN
Address
36414 130TH ST
City
DUNDEE
State / Zip Code
MN 56131-1364
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot returned to the airfield after a short cross-country flight. According to the pilot, he chose runway 36, and observed a slight crosswind off to the right. The pilot added that the tailwheel equipped airplane swerved left after touchdown, so he attempted a go-around maneuver; he closed the carburetor heat control and added full throttle. During the attempted go-around, the airplane's main landing gear remained in contact with the ground and the airplane exited the runway. The airplane then crossed between the runway and taxiway, impacted a snow berm, and came to rest inverted. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies 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# CEN14CA130