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October 15, 1988 · Taylorcraft BC12-D · N44022
Tehachapi, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tehachapi, CA
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12-D
Tail Number
N44022
Operator
Robert C Steinbrink
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX89LA019
DURING THE LANDING TOUCHDOWN, ON RUNWAY 11, A GUST OF WIND WAS ENCOUNTERED AND THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND. DURING THE GO AROUND ATTEMPT THE PILOT WAS NOT ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM 020 DEGREES AT 18 KNOTS GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS. THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF THE WIND CONDITIONS AND STATED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE LANDED AT A SUITABLE ALTERNATE, HOWEVER HE FELT THAT HE COULD LAND SAFELY. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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DURING THE LANDING TOUCHDOWN, ON RUNWAY 11, A GUST OF WIND WAS ENCOUNTERED AND THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND. DURING THE GO AROUND ATTEMPT THE PILOT WAS NOT ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. WINDS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM 020 DEGREES AT 18 KNOTS GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS. THE PILOT WAS AWARE OF THE WIND CONDITIONS AND STATED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE LANDED AT A SUITABLE ALTERNATE, HOWEVER HE FELT THAT HE COULD LAND SAFELY. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportTehachapi (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length4035 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-D
Tail NumberN44022
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert C Steinbrink
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 18 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO