Pilot Debrief

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D near Hillsboro, MO — 2023-03-25

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Date
2023-03-25
Location
Hillsboro, MO, USA
Aircraft
TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D
Registration
N43272
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach to landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while on final approach, the right wing of the airplane struck the top of a tree about 40 feet above ground level. This resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at an altitude too low to allow for recovery. The airplane impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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