Aviation Accident Summary NYC07CA034

Benton, KY, USA

Aircraft #1

N148HW

Taylorcraft BC12-D

Analysis

While returning from a local flight, the pilot of a Taylorcraft BC12-D decided to approach the runway by "cutting" between some trees. During the approach the airplane impacted the trees and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that it was "kind of a bad approach from that end of the field" but the taxiing time was shorter to where he parked the airplane. He also stated that it was "just laziness on my part" and that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.

Factual Information

While returning from a local flight, the pilot of a Taylorcraft BC12-D decided to approach the runway by "cutting" between some trees. During the approach the airplane impacted the trees and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that it was "kind of a bad approach from that end of the field" but the taxing time was shorter to where he parked the airplane. He also stated that it was "just laziness on my part" and that their were no mechanical problems with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper decision to fly between the trees during his approach to the runway.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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