# NTSB Accident CHI98LA117
> **Taylorcraft BC12-65** · 1998-04-05 · VERNILLION, SD, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI98LA117
- **Event ID:** 20001211X09815
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-04-05
- **Location:** VERNILLION, SD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.780475, -96.92015
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Taylorcraft
- **Model:** BC12-65
- **Registration:** N34066
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure (or inability) to properly compensate for wind conditions, while taxiing.  Factors associated with the accident were: the sandy terrain, and the gusty tailwind condition.

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