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July 2, 2005 · Taylorcraft BC12-D · N95145

Palmyra, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Palmyra, WI
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12-D
Tail Number
N95145
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05CA167

The airplane was substantially damaged when it nosed over during landing rollout following a loss of directional control. The flight instructor reported that during landing rollout, with the tail wheel on the ground, the airplane drifted to the right. He stated that the student responded by applying right rudder and lost directional control. He stated that there were no malfunctions associated with the airplane. The dual student stated that directional control of the airplane was lost during landing. He reported that he applied too much brake pressure during the event. The airplane subsequently nosed over. A witness who was flying in the airport traffic pattern reported that the accident airplane touched down on the "far left side" of runway 9. He stated that the accident airplane then turned approximately 45-degrees to the right. When the airplane reached the right side of the runway it "flipped over." The instructor noted that this was the student's fourth flight lesson. The student had logged approximately 3 hours flight time.

NTSB Probable Cause

Loss of directional control by the dual student and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor resulting in the airplane nosing over.

Full Narrative

On July 2, 2005, at 0855 central daylight time, a Taylorcraft BC12-D, N95145, piloted by a flight instructor and dual student, was substantially damaged when it nosed over during landing rollout on runway 9 (2,800 feet by 200 feet, turf) at Palmyra Municipal Airport (88C), Palmyra, Wisconsin. The instructional flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight instructor and dual student reported no injuries. The local flight departed 88C about 0845. The flight instructor stated that the flight remained in the airport traffic pattern in order to practice landings. He reported that during landing rollout, with the tail wheel on the ground, the airplane drifted to the right. He stated that the student responded by applying right rudder and lost directional control. He stated that there were no malfunctions associated with the airplane. The instructor noted that this was the student's fourth flight lesson. The student had logged approximately 3 hours flight time. The dual student stated that directional control of the airplane was lost during landing. He reported that he applied too much brake pressure during the event and the airplane subsequently nosed over. A witness who was flying in the airport traffic pattern reported that the accident airplane touched down on the "far left side" of runway 9. He stated that the accident airplane then turned approximately 45-degrees to the right. When the airplane reached the right side of the runway it "flipped over." Winds recorded at Burlington Municipal Airport (BUU), Burlington, Wisconsin, located 17 nautical miles southeast of 88C, at 0855, were from 110 degrees at 3 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:55 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-D
Tail NumberN95145
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 84 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 39 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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