# NTSB Accident NYC97LA146
> **Taylorcraft DCO-65** · 1997-06-21 · CHARLESTON, WV, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC97LA146
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08237
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-06-21
- **Location:** CHARLESTON, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.389297, -81.599624
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Taylorcraft
- **Model:** DCO-65
- **Registration:** N47282
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## 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.

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