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NTSB investigation record

ANC92LA121

Completed

Taylorcraft Bcs12-d· N96368

NTSB Report
Date
August 8, 1992
Location
Sitka, AK
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published May 26, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the large boulders (objects) beside the runway.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

During the post landing taxi the pilot encountered an approximate 8 to 10 knot crosswind. The airplane veered off the runway and collided with some large boulders beside the runway. When about 5 miles out for landing, the pilot had been advised by the fss of the crosswind condition.

Source record

Factual narrative

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