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February 8, 2014 · Taylorcraft BC12 D D · N43955
Hartford, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hartford, WI
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12 D D (1946)
Tail Number
N43955
Operator
Hoagland Carri Eve
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA132
The pilot reported that he was departing to the north from a snow covered grass runway in a ski-equipped tail-wheel airplane. A plowed asphalt runway intersected the snow covered runway, and snowbanks were located on the north and south side of the plowed runway. The pilot reported that during takeoff, the airplane impacted the snowbank on the south side of the asphalt runway and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Snow/slush/ice covered-Awareness of condition - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was departing to the north from a snow covered grass runway in a ski-equipped tail-wheel airplane. A plowed asphalt runway intersected the snow covered runway, and snowbanks were located on the north and south side of the plowed runway. The pilot reported that during takeoff, the airplane impacted the snowbank on the south side of the asphalt runway and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 CST
Nearest AirportHartford Municipal (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2259 ft
Runway Width215 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BC12 D D
Tail NumberN43955
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHoagland Carri Eve
Operating RulePart 91
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourcePILO