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May 27, 2006 · Taylorcraft BC12-D · N95016
Justin, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Justin, TX
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12-D
Tail Number
N95016
Operator
Jimmy Caplinger
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA143
The 525-hour private pilot was taxiing the tailwheel-equipped vintage airplane after landing when a gust of wind lifted the right wing and "cartwheeled" the single-engine airplane into a fence. The airplane came to rest in the inverted position and there was no post accident fire. The pilot was able to egress the airplane unassisted. No mechanical anomalies were reported with the flight controls. The pilot reported having accumulated 102 hours in the same make and model. Several minutes before the accident, the automated weather observing system located 6 nautical miles northeast from the site of the accident reported, wind from 140 degrees varying to 200 degrees at 19 knots gusting to 23 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing high wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The 525-hour private pilot was taxiing the tailwheel-equipped vintage airplane after landing when a gust of wind lifted the right wing and "cartwheeled" the single-engine airplane into a fence. The airplane came to rest in the inverted position and there was no post accident fire. The pilot was able to egress the airplane unassisted. No mechanical anomalies were reported with the flight controls. The pilot reported having accumulated 102 hours in the same make and model. Several minutes before the accident, the automated weather observing system located 6 nautical miles northeast from the site of the accident reported, wind from 140 degrees varying to 200 degrees at 19 knots gusting to 23 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest AirportCLARK (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-D
Tail NumberN95016
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJimmy Caplinger
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65-8F · Reciprocating · 65
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind19 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time14:27
Weather SourceWFAC