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June 12, 1986 · Taylorcraft BC-12D · N96320
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC-12D
Tail Number
N96320
Operator
Robert W Everts
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC86LA072
THE PILOTS OF EACH ACFT STATED THEY THOUGHT THAT THE LEFT FLOAT AND PROP OF THE TAYLORCRAFT HAD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE RT WING AND RT LANDING GEAR OF THE PIPER. THE PLTS FAILED TO SEE THE OTHER ACFT IN TIME TO AVOID THE COLLISION. BOTH ACFT NOSED OVER DURING LANDING DUE TO SURFACE CONDITIONS AND LANDING GEAR DAMAGE.
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THE PILOTS OF EACH ACFT STATED THEY THOUGHT THAT THE LEFT FLOAT AND PROP OF THE TAYLORCRAFT HAD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE RT WING AND RT LANDING GEAR OF THE PIPER. THE PLTS FAILED TO SEE THE OTHER ACFT IN TIME TO AVOID THE COLLISION. BOTH ACFT NOSED OVER DURING LANDING DUE TO SURFACE CONDITIONS AND LANDING GEAR DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:17 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BC-12D
Tail NumberN96320
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert W Everts
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-95 · Reciprocating · 95 | Continental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 25 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 6 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO