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May 9, 1996 · Taylorcraft BCS-65 · N29591

Wolfeboro, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 1996
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Wolfeboro, NH
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BCS-65
Tail Number
N29591
Operator
Lakes Region Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD96LA073

While the pilot was circling the lake in an attempt to get someone's attention to assist him in docking the seaplane, the seaplane collided with trees, and subsequently impacted the ground. The pilot stated that while circling the airplane lost altitude and in an attempt to regain altitude the airplane stalled.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain control and altitude of the seaplane while circling to draw attention before landing on the lake. A related factor was that the aircraft was not equipped with a radio.

Full Narrative

On May 9, 1996, at about 1150 eastern daylight time, a Taylorcraft BCS-65 seaplane, N29591, operated by Lakes Region Flying Service, collided with trees while circling to land on a lake in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, no flight plan was filed. The local flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, at about 1130. The pilot stated that when he landed the seaplane on the lake just prior to the accident flight, he noted that the water was quite rough. Because the winds were strong, he decided that he would need assistance to tie off the aircraft at the dock. However, when he approached the dock, there was no one around to help. The pilot said that since the seaplane was not equipped with a communication radio, he was unable to radio for assistance. He elected to takeoff again and circle the lake in an attempt to get someone's attention to assist in docking the airplane. The pilot planned to circle the lake while changing the throttle settings to signal for help from ground personnel. After the second trip around the lake, he realized that the seaplane was loosing altitude, so he raised the nose of the seaplane, then pushed the throttle in "...too rapidly." The pilot reported that he believed the airplane stalled. The airplane impacted trees and the ground. Witnesses said that although they were not specifically paying attention to the airplane, they did not recall hearing any unusual sounds until the aircraft struck some trees and crashed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTaylorcraft BCS-65
Tail NumberN29591
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLakes Region Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8F · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data