ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355717
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| Date: | Saturday 21 June 1997 |
| Time: | 07:00 LT |
| Type: | Taylorcraft DCO-65 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N47282 |
| MSN: | L-5182 |
| Engine model: | Continental A&C75 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Charleston, WV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (WV12) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot departed on a local personal flight and returned for landing. During the approach, the pilot performed a left slip to accelerate the descent and align with the runway. The airplane touched down with sideward movement and the left wingtip struck the ground. The airplane pulled to the left, and the pilot corrected with an application of right rudder. The airplane departed the right side of the runway and collided with a hangar.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable (variable) wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The wind condition and proximity of a hangar were related factors.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC97LA146
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 14:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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