TAYLORCRAFT BC12-65
Flushing, MI — July 31, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA485 |
| Event ID | 20090803X52257 |
| Location | Flushing, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.05250, -83.80473 |
| Airport | Dalton Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TAYLORCRAFT |
| Model | BC12-65 |
| 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 adequate descent rate and airspeed on final resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he used a forward slip to lose altitude on final. He said that he was a "little slow" when he came out of the slip. He reported that the landing was a hard landing, the right main landing gear contacted first, and then the gear folded under the airplane.
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.