ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353956
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| Date: | Monday 10 August 1998 |
| Time: | 17:40 LT |
| Type: |  Taylorcraft BC12-D |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N96175 |
| MSN: | 8475 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1686 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental A65-12 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Thomasville, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Ormond Beach, FL |
| Hattiesburg, MS (KPIB) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, he was 2.5 hours into a 4 hour flight when he felt an urgent need to relieve himself. The pilot stated he decided to land on a road in a cultivated field. The pilot stated after landing, he noticed a post on the left side of the road and maneuvered to miss the post. During this maneuver, the airplane became airborne, and when it touched down a second time, the landing gear collapsed. According to the FAA inspector, the pilot stated he had to relieve himself, so he decided to land on an access road because he didn't see the airport. The pilot then stated that he didn't have enough clearance on the road, and decided to land in the field. The FAA inspector also stated the field was approximately 1 to 2 miles south of Thomasville Municipal Airport. According to the FAA, the airplane touched down on the edge of the field, crossed the access road, and came to rest in another field. When crossing the road, the right main landing gear was sheared off. As the airplane continued to roll, the lower third of the rudder and two fuselage longerons were bent.
Probable Cause: The pilot's poor in-flight decision to attempt a forced landing in a field 2 miles from an airport, leading to an on-ground collision with rough terrain. A factor was the pilot's physiological need.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL98LA110
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 17:23 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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