TAYLORCRAFT BC 65
Summerville, GA — May 13, 2014
Event Information
| Date | May 13, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA239 |
| Event ID | 20140513X20717 |
| Location | Summerville, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.46942, -85.34067 |
| Airport | Wyatt Field |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | TAYLORCRAFT |
| Model | BC 65 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude during low level maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
Full Narrative
During a local flight to take pictures of the passenger's house, while making a pass by the house the airplane entered a left turn. The passenger stated that he heard the pilot say "oh no," moments later the airplane impacted the tops of the trees. A witness on the ground stated she heard the airplane fly over and went outside to see it. At that time she heard the top of the trees "pop" and saw the aircraft hit the ground. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. A subsequent examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any evidence of any preimpact failure of malfunction of the airplane, flight control system, or engine. Review of photographic evidence also revealed both wings evenly bent aft indicating the aircraft struck the trees in a level attitude in forward flight.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.