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November 21, 2006 · Taylorcraft BC12-D · N148HW
Benton, KY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 21, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Benton, KY
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12-D
Tail Number
N148HW
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA034
While returning from a local flight, the pilot of a Taylorcraft BC12-D decided to approach the runway by "cutting" between some trees. During the approach the airplane impacted the trees and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that it was "kind of a bad approach from that end of the field" but the taxiing time was shorter to where he parked the airplane. He also stated that it was "just laziness on my part" and that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper decision to fly between the trees during his approach to the runway.
Full Narrative
While returning from a local flight, the pilot of a Taylorcraft BC12-D decided to approach the runway by "cutting" between some trees. During the approach the airplane impacted the trees and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that it was "kind of a bad approach from that end of the field" but the taxing time was shorter to where he parked the airplane. He also stated that it was "just laziness on my part" and that their were no mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:06 CST
Nearest AirportPirates Cove Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width32 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-D
Tail NumberN148HW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 25 C
Altimeter30.37 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC