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June 2, 2019 · Taylorcraft BC12 D · N44249

Sedona, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sedona, AZ
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12 D (1946)
Tail Number
N44249
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA309

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing, the airplane encountered a wind gust, and the tail started to rise. The pilot corrected by pulling the yoke "fully back," but subsequently, the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 30 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 160° at 14 knots, gusting to 23 knots. The pilot was landing the airplane on runway 21.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and the tail started to rise. The pilot corrected by pulling the yoke "fully back", but, subsequently, the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 30 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 160° at 14 knots, gusting to 23 knots and variable from 130° to 200°. The airplane was landing on runway 21.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 MST
Nearest AirportSEDONA (0nm ENE)
Runway21
Runway Length5132 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTaylorcraft BC12 D
Tail NumberN44249
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Sprt · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 14 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:20
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data