TAYLORCRAFT BC-D
Joplin, MO — July 14, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 14, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA436 |
| Event ID | 20090714X22723 |
| Location | Joplin, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.15167, -94.49805 |
| Airport | Joplin Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TAYLORCRAFT |
| Model | BC-D |
| 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 reported that he made a normal wheel landing in the tail wheel equipped airplane. After the tail wheel settled onto the runway, the airplane veered to the right and hit a runway light when it departed the runway. The airplane encountered some soft, muddy terrain and it nosed over.
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.