N12GXExperimental Nieuport-122021-12-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Experimental Nieuport-12S/N: n/a

Summary

On December 01, 2021, a Experimental Nieuport-12 (N12GX) was involved in an accident near Midland, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s loss of directional control during a high-speed taxi operation and subsequent collision with terrain during the inadvertent flight.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N12GX.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN22LA061
Location
Midland, TX
Event ID
20211207104361
Coordinates
32.064590, -102.024990
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of directional control during a high-speed taxi operation and subsequent collision with terrain during the inadvertent flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EXPERIMENTAL
Serial Number
n/a
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
Nieuport-12

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AMERICAN AIR POWER HERITAGE MUSEUM
Address
PO BOX 62000
Status
Deregistered
City
MIDLAND
State / Zip Code
TX 79711-2000
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN22LA061