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August 8, 1992 · Taylorcraft BCS12-D · N96368
Sitka, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sitka, AK
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BCS12-D
Tail Number
N96368
Operator
Florian Sever
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA121
DURING THE POST LANDING TAXI THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED AN APPROXIMATE 8 TO 10 KNOT CROSSWIND. THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH SOME LARGE BOULDERS BESIDE THE RUNWAY. WHEN ABOUT 5 MILES OUT FOR LANDING, THE PILOT HAD BEEN ADVISED BY THE FSS OF THE CROSSWIND CONDITION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE LARGE BOULDERS (OBJECTS) BESIDE THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
DURING THE POST LANDING TAXI THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED AN APPROXIMATE 8 TO 10 KNOT CROSSWIND. THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH SOME LARGE BOULDERS BESIDE THE RUNWAY. WHEN ABOUT 5 MILES OUT FOR LANDING, THE PILOT HAD BEEN ADVISED BY THE FSS OF THE CROSSWIND CONDITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:28 AKDT
Nearest AirportSITKA (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BCS12-D
Tail NumberN96368
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlorian Sever
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 50
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC