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June 27, 2012 · Taylorcraft BC12-D · N43087
Paulden, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Paulden, AZ
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12-D
Tail Number
N43087
Operator
Mitchell Harold A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA287
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane said that it ground-looped to the left after landing, striking a ridge and barbed wire fence that ran along the edge of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. He stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
On June 27, 2012, at 0925 mountain standard time, a Taylorcraft BC12-D, N43087, ground looped during landing at Big Springs Ranch Airport, Paulden, Arizona. The private pilot operated the airplane under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot and single passenger were not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight originated at Big Springs Ranch Airport at 0740. The pilot stated that he ground looped the airplane to the left after landing on runway 26, and struck a barbed wire fence that ran along the edge of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:25 MST
Nearest AirportBig Springs Ranch Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width83 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-D
Tail NumberN43087
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMitchell Harold A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO