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September 2, 2001 · Taylorcraft BC12-D · N95223

Winston, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2001
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Winston, OR
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12-D
Tail Number
N95223
Operator
Calvin W Graham
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA01LA164

The pilot reported that he was repositioning the aircraft from one field to the next in order for the aircraft to be closer to his residence for "major rework." The aircraft had not undergone an annual inspection for about three years. The pilot reported that the short field takeoff was to the north. The aircraft lifted off and attained an altitude of about 10 feet, about 150 feet before the fence line, when the aircraft started to steadily loose altitude. The aircraft's main landing gear caught on the fence. The aircraft continued airborne over the next field, but "mushed" along. The aircraft subsequently collided with another fence on the north end of the field, collapsing the main landing gear and damaging the wings. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time. The wind was reported as "swirling" by the pilot and a light breeze from the south from two witnesses.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during the initial takeoff. A fence was a factor.

Full Narrative

On September 1, 2001, about 1830 Pacific daylight time, a Taylorcraft BC12-D, N95223, registered to a private owner and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with a fence during takeoff from an open pasture located about seven miles southwest of Winston, OR. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the private pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. During a telephone interview with the NTSB IIC, and subsequent statements to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector from the Portland, Oregon, Flight Standards District Office, the pilot reported that the flight began from Roseburg, Oregon, and was flown to a farm near Winston. The pilot reported that the aircraft had not undergone an annual inspection for about three years and he was repositioning the aircraft to this area so that "major rework" could be accomplished. The pilot over flew the farm several times to determine the wind direction then proceeded to land. While on the ground, the pilot noted that the wind was "swirling," but appeared to be blowing from the north to southwest. In order for the aircraft to be closer to his residence, the pilot got back in the aircraft to move it to another field. The pilot stated that he applied full throttle with the brakes on in preparation for a short field takeoff to the north. The pilot thought that the aircraft attained an altitude of about ten feet, about 150 feet before the fence line, when the aircraft started to steadily loose altitude. One of the main landing gear wheels caught on the fence. The aircraft continued flying but "mushed" along before colliding with another fence on the north end of the field, substantially damaging both wings and collapsing the landing gear. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident. Two witnesses reported that the aircraft pulled up just before colliding with the three to four foot high fence. The aircraft continued on over the next field, subsequently colliding with the fence on the north end of the field. One witness reported that the takeoff was "going with the wind," while the other reported that the breeze was light from the south.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-D
Tail NumberN95223
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCalvin W Graham
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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