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September 4, 2011 · Taylorcraft BC12-D · N43220
Lancaster, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Lancaster, CA
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12-D
Tail Number
N43220
Operator
Pollock Ronald F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA432
The student pilot and certified flight instructor were practicing full stop landings. As the airplane approached the runway, about 15 feet above ground level, the left wing suddenly dropped, and the airplane veered left. The airplane touched down hard on the left main landing gear, which collapsed. The right side then touched down hard, and the right main landing gear collapsed. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the airframe buckled below the cockpit and was substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
Full Narrative
The student pilot and certified flight instructor (CFI) completed nine full stop landings. The wind was variable and increasing in intensity. As the airplane approached the runway, the left wing suddenly dropped at 15 feet above ground level, and the airplane veered left. It touched down hard on the left main landing gear, which collapsed. The right side then touched down hard, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The airframe buckled below the cockpit. After exiting the airplane, the student pilot noted a strong tail wind. The student pilot’s total time was 40 hours.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:56 PDT
Nearest AirportGen William J Fox (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length7201 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-D
Tail NumberN43220
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPollock Ronald F
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C65 SERIES · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Sprt · None
Crew 2Age 72 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC