Experimental Nieuport-12
Midland, TX — December 1, 2021
Event Information
| Date | December 1, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA061 |
| Event ID | 20211207104361 |
| Location | Midland, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.06459, -102.02499 |
| Airport | RYAN AERODROME |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Experimental |
| Model | Nieuport-12 |
| 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 loss of directional control during a high-speed taxi operation and subsequent collision with terrain during the inadvertent 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.