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April 2, 2006 · Taylorcraft BC12-D · N43497
Warrenton, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 2, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Warrenton, VA
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12-D
Tail Number
N43497
Operator
John Ohlinger
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA087
According to the pilot, during the landing flare, a gust of wind "caught" the tailwheel airplane, which then veered off the runway and into a ditch. The pilot also stated that the winds were variable at 10, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting winds.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the landing flare, a gust of wind "caught" the tailwheel airplane, which then veered off the runway and into a ditch. The pilot also stated that the winds were variable at 10, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWarrenton-Fauqier Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-D
Tail NumberN43497
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Ohlinger
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A&C65 Series · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0