TAYLORCRAFT BC12
Redgranite, WI — September 7, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA523 |
| Event ID | 20170911X14429 |
| Location | Redgranite, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.02222, -89.09834 |
| Airport | BUZZARDS ROOST |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TAYLORCRAFT |
| Model | BC12 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll as the tail settled onto the grass airstrip, the airplane veered to the left. He added that he applied right rudder and brake inputs, but the left wing exited the airstrip and struck farm equipment, which caused the airplane to rotate counter-clockwise before coming to rest.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the both wings and the right wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.