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September 1, 2011 · Taylorcraft DCO-65 · N46112
Higginsville, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Higginsville, MO
Aircraft
Taylorcraft DCO-65
Tail Number
N46112
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA613
According to the pilot, during landing the wind lifted the left wing of the tailwheel-equipped airplane. As the wing came back down, the airplane began to ground loop and the airplane veered toward the right side of the runway. Due to observed terrain obstructions, the pilot elected to abort the landing and applied engine power. He attempted to clear a row of trees, but the airplane struck the trees and fell to the ground. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies with regard to the airplane. The airplane damage included bending of the left wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while landing, the wind lifted the left wing of the tailwheel equipped airplane. As the wing began to come back down, a ground loop started and the airplane started to depart the right side of the runway. The pilot stated that due to observed terrain obstructions, he elected to abort the landing and applied engine power. The pilot reported that he attempted to clear a row of trees, but the airplane struck the trees and fell to the ground. The reported wind at an airport about 22 miles south of the accident site was recorded as 14 knots and 50 degrees right of runway heading. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies with regard to the airplane. The airplane damage included bending of the left wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHigginsville Industrial Muni (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft DCO-65
Tail NumberN46112
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C65 SERIES · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC