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November 2, 2015 · Taylorcraft BC12 65 D · N33939

New Lisbon, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
New Lisbon, WI
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12 65 D (1941)
Tail Number
N33939
Operator
Zindorf Chris M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA067

According to the pilot, immediately after takeoff, the wind speed increased and he elected to complete one pattern and land. With a right quartering head wind, the pilot touched down yet reported that a wind gust made the airplane veer to the right side of the runway. He recalled that he applied full power and aborted the landing. The pilot reported that when he "looked out of the windshield", he realized the airplane was on a heading to impact the airfield hangars, so he turned the airplane to the left, the airplane stalled and impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing strut and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation. The wind at the nearest weather reporting station reported wind from 210 degrees true at 7 knots, with no gusts, and the departure runway heading was 14.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, immediately after takeoff, the wind speed increased and he elected to complete one pattern and land. With a right quartering head wind, the pilot touched down yet reported that a wind gust made the airplane veer to the right side of the runway. He recalled that he applied full power and aborted the landing. The pilot reported that when he "looked out of the windshield", he realized the airplane was on a heading to impact the airfield hangars, so he turned the airplane to the left, the airplane stalled and impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing strut and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation. The wind at the nearest weather reporting station reported wind from 210 degrees true at 7 knots, with no gusts, and the departure runway heading was 14.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:45 CST
Nearest AirportMauston-New Lisbon Union (0nm NNW)
Runway14
Runway Length3688 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTaylorcraft BC12 65 D
Tail NumberN33939
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZindorf Chris M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Sprt · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 52
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time13:58
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data