Pilot Debrief

TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65 near Higginsville, MO — 2011-09-01

Final reportCEN11CA613
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Date
2011-09-01
Location
Higginsville, MO, USA
Airport
HIG
Aircraft
TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65
Registration
N46112
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during landing the wind lifted the left wing of the tailwheel-equipped airplane. As the wing came back down, the airplane began to ground loop and the airplane veered toward the right side of the runway. Due to observed terrain obstructions, the pilot elected to abort the landing and applied engine power. He attempted to clear a row of trees, but the airplane struck the trees and fell to the ground. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies with regard to the airplane. The airplane damage included bending of the left wing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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