ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 201945
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| Date: | Tuesday 2 February 1999 |
| Time: | 17:15 LT |
| Type: |  Taylorcraft BC12-D1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N44174 |
| MSN: | 9974 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1632 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental A-65-8 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Daingerfield, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Shreveport, LA (KSHV) |
| Paris, TX (KPRX) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The 1946 model airplane impacted trees following a loss of control. The pilot stated that the airplane was in cruise flight at 2,100 feet MSL, when he heard a 'loud pop.' The airplane spiraled to the left about 2.5 times before impacting trees. An aircraft mechanic and FAA inspector found the left wing cross brace wires loose, but could not determine if the loose wires were a pre-impact condition. They also found an aileron bolt installed upside down, 'causing it to rub against the wing.' The pilot could not remember if the aileron movement was restricted; he could only remember using full right rudder in attempt to keep the airplane level. Photographs of the airplane in the tree reveal that the ailerons were positioned for a right turn.
Probable Cause: An undetermined airframe malfunction which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW99LA078
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Nov-2017 09:59 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 08-Apr-2024 10:10 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Operator, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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