Taylorcraft BC12
Yerington, NV — June 21, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 21, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA366 |
| Event ID | 20190621X05940 |
| Location | Yerington, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.00555, -119.15667 |
| Airport | Yerington Muni |
| 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 properly secure the airplane before hand propping it, which resulted in the unmanned airplane moving and colliding with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot in tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he tied a rope to the tail of his airplane and hand-propped the airplane. The engine started and "the rope snapped." Subsequently, the unmanned airplane collided with a chain-link fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.