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February 26, 1993 · Taylorcraft BC12-D · N44109
Brainerd, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brainerd, MN
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12-D
Tail Number
N44109
Operator
Kenneth J Kobs
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA112
THE PILOT REPORTED HE FLEW OVER THE LANDING AREA THREE TIMES TO CHECK THE LANDING SURFACE CONDITION. DURING THE LANDING TOUCHDOWN TO THE NORTH, THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED. THE RIGHT SKI BROKE THROUGH THE CRUSTED SNOW SURFACE AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT APPLIED LEFT RUDDER IN AN ATTEMPT TO COMPENSATE FOR THE VEER. THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED THE LANDING AREA SURFACE AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO A STOP. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE LOCAL WINDS WERE FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 5 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE WHICH RESULTED IN A BOUNCED, HARD LANDING AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED HE FLEW OVER THE LANDING AREA THREE TIMES TO CHECK THE LANDING SURFACE CONDITION. DURING THE LANDING TOUCHDOWN TO THE NORTH, THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED. THE RIGHT SKI BROKE THROUGH THE CRUSTED SNOW SURFACE AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT APPLIED LEFT RUDDER IN AN ATTEMPT TO COMPENSATE FOR THE VEER. THE RIGHT WING OF THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED THE LANDING AREA SURFACE AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO A STOP. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE LOCAL WINDS WERE FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 5 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-D
Tail NumberN44109
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenneth J Kobs
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:20
Weather SourceWFAC