Pilot Debrief

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D1 near Hope, AK — 2022-08-22

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Date
2022-08-22
Location
Hope, AK, USA
Aircraft
TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D1
Registration
N96095
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while taxiing after landing, the left wing struck a tree, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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