# NTSB WPR15CA056: Taylorcraft BL 65, N27580, Everett, WA, December 7, 2014 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: December 7, 2014, 14:43 local (22:43 UTC) - Place: Everett, WA - Coordinates: 47.118888, -122.281387 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=47.1189&lon=-122.2814&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 7, 2015 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: FAA SEA FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 90467 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR15CA056 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/90467/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=90467 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA056 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a runway excursion and collision with hangars. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Taylorcraft BL-65, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=8850350), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Taylorcraft BL-65, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=8850350), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: airport structure](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022042): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Not specified; cases with it: [Taylorcraft BL-65, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022042/cases.md?model=8850350), [All aircraft, 50 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022042/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Taylorcraft BL-65, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=8850350), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Taylorcraft BL-65, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=8850350), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Collision during takeoff/land](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490); cases with it: [Taylorcraft BL-65, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md?model=8850350), [All aircraft, 1,309 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot stated that the wheel landing touchdown in the tailwheel equipped airplane was normal. After applying the brakes, the airplane turned 45 degrees to the left, and departed the runway surface. It crossed the grass infield, went onto a taxiway, and the left wing struck a hangar. The airplane turned right, and the right wing struck another hangar. Both wings sustained substantial damage. There was no report of a preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot stated that the wheel landing touchdown in the tailwheel equipped airplane was normal. After applying the brakes, the airplane turned 45 degrees to the left, and departed the runway surface. It crossed the grass infield, went onto a taxiway, and the left wing struck a hangar. The airplane turned right, and the right wing struck another hangar. Both wings sustained substantial damage. There was no report of a preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N27580](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27580), registered now, S/N 2221 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: TAYLORCRAFT BL 65 - Registry model: [Taylorcraft BL-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bl-65) (registry code 8850350) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental A&C65 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series) (registry code 17003, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 2221 - Year built: 1940 - Airframe hours: 2261 - Engines: CONT MOTOR A-75 75 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Dyck David C - Registered owner: Dyck David C - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, August 21, 2014 - Departed: PAE, Everett, WA - Destination: PAE, Everett, WA - Airport: PAE, Snohomish County Paine Field, runway 16L, 3,004 × 75 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Electronic flight bag or handheld device, Handheld GPS ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 56; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review July 14, 2013; seat: left; restraint: lap only; flight hours: 337 total, 229 in this make and model, 215 as pilot in command, 23 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: variable at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Temperature: 54 °F, dew point 41 °F - Altimeter: 30.07 inHg - Observed at: KPAE ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20141207020849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141207020849A), Dec 7, 2014: Taylorcraft BL-65, Everett, WA, Substantial damage. On approach to runway 16L at pae, touch down ok, at about 30MPH started to tap brakes before tail wheel was on ground, aircraft turned, came off runway onto… ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on April 2, 2015, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=90467. 917 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 917 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40424507&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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