SERS · Taylorcraft DC-65 · 2000-03-25 · JOPLIN, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI00LA097
Event ID
20001212X20599
Type
Accident
Date
2000-03-25
Location
JOPLIN, MO, USA
Coordinates
37.079441, -94.499855
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Taylorcraft
Model
DC-65
Registration
N67754
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
an inadequate rate of climb and the failure to attain clearance with the trees during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, the trees which were contacted, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with this specific airplane.