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July 16, 1992 · Taylorcraft BC12-D · N949LR
Gould, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gould, AR
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12-D
Tail Number
N949LR
Operator
Raley Howard E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA186
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND AT HIS AIRSTRIP WITH GUSTING CROSSWINDS THAT EXCEEDED THE LANDING PERFORMANCE OF HIS AIRPLANE. THE LANDING WAS TO THE WEST WITH GUSTING WINDS FROM THE SOUTH AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS. THE AIRPLANE WAS BLOWN OUT OF CONTROL INTO AN ADJACENT FIELD WHERE IT NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE AIRCRAFT CROSSWIND LANDING CAPABILITY WAS EXCEEDED. A FACTOR WAS THE THE GUSTING CROSSWIND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND AT HIS AIRSTRIP WITH GUSTING CROSSWINDS THAT EXCEEDED THE LANDING PERFORMANCE OF HIS AIRPLANE. THE LANDING WAS TO THE WEST WITH GUSTING WINDS FROM THE SOUTH AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS. THE AIRPLANE WAS BLOWN OUT OF CONTROL INTO AN ADJACENT FIELD WHERE IT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest AirportRaley Flying Ser. (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-D
Tail NumberN949LR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRaley Howard E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-8F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 20 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO