Taylorcraft BC12-D1 N44174

Summary

On 2 February 1999 at about 22:15 local time, a Taylorcraft BC12-D1 registered N44174 was involved in an accident near Daingerfield, Texas, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

2 February 1999 at 22:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Daingerfield, Texas, United States

Coordinates

33.0295, -94.7206

Aircraft

Taylorcraft BC12-D1

Registration

N44174

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Ferry

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Shreveport → Paris

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

FTW99LA078

1 person had minor injuries.

An undetermined airframe malfunction which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

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.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.