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July 9, 2005 · Taylorcraft BC12-65 · N36044

Roosevelt, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Roosevelt, UT
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12-65
Tail Number
N36044
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN05CA107

The pilot said he listened to the local weather observation and noted uncharacteristic northerly winds of 10 knots, gusting to 17 knots at his time of arrival. He said he then performed a crosswind landing on runway 25 (6,500 feet by 75 feet, dry asphalt). After approximately a 20 foot ground roll, a gust of wind lifted the aircraft off the runway and pivoted it left (counterclockwise). The airplane then touched down off the side of the runway, impacted a rock, and nosed down. The pilot exited the aircraft and pushed it back upright to stop fuel from leaking. An examination of the airplane showed no anomalies. At 1653, the wind conditions at Vernal, Utah (VEL), located 26 nautical miles east of the accident site, were 240 degrees at 8 knots. The wind conditions 33 minutes prior to the accident were 190 degrees at 13 knots, gusting 16 knots. The crosswind component at that time was calculated as 11 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On July 9, 2005, at approximately 1630 mountain daylight time, a Taylorcraft BC12-65, N36044, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged while landing at the Roosevelt Municipal Airport (74V), Roosevelt, Utah. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal cross-country flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated at Heber City, Utah, at approximately 1530. The pilot said he listened to the local weather observation and noted uncharacteristic northerly winds of 10 knots, gusting to 17 knots at his time of arrival. He said he then performed a crosswind landing on runway 25 (6,500 feet by 75 feet, dry asphalt). After approximately a 20 foot ground roll, a gust of wind lifted the aircraft off the runway and pivoted it left (counterclockwise). The airplane then touched down off the side of the runway, impacted a rock, and nosed down. The pilot exited the aircraft and pushed it back upright to stop fuel from leaking. An examination of the airplane showed the airplane's propeller bent aft, and the left wing broken aft to include the left wing spar. Flight control continuity was confirmed. An examination of the engine, engine controls, and other airplane systems showed no anomalies. At 1653, the wind conditions at Vernal, Utah (VEL), located 26 nautical miles east of the accident site, were 240 degrees at 8 knots. The wind conditions 33 minutes prior to the accident were 190 degrees at 13 knots, gusting 16 knots. The crosswind component at that time was calculated as 11 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 MDT
Nearest AirportRoosevelt Airport (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-65
Tail NumberN36044
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data