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March 22, 1986 · Taylorcraft BC12-D · N43529
Tioga, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Tioga, NY
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12-D
Tail Number
N43529
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC86LA086
THE PILOT DECIDED TO MAKE AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING AFTER BECOMING CONFUSED AS TO HIS EXACT LOCATION. DURING THE LANDING A WIND FROM THE RIGHT CAUGHT THE AIRCRAFT AND IT DRIFTED LEFT INTO TREES. THE PILOT STATED HE HAD VFR SECTIONAL CHARTS WITH HIM AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PILOT DECIDED TO MAKE AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING AFTER BECOMING CONFUSED AS TO HIS EXACT LOCATION. DURING THE LANDING A WIND FROM THE RIGHT CAUGHT THE AIRCRAFT AND IT DRIFTED LEFT INTO TREES. THE PILOT STATED HE HAD VFR SECTIONAL CHARTS WITH HIM AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EST
Nearest Airport3nm NE
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-D
Tail NumberN43529
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt, gusting 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO