Pilot Debrief

TAYLORCRAFT BC12 D near Worthington, MN — 2014-02-03

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Date
2014-02-03
Location
Worthington, MN, USA
Airport
OTG
Aircraft
TAYLORCRAFT BC12 D
Registration
N43462
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

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.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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