NONE · Taylorcraft F21B · 2001-07-12 · Simsbury, CT, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC01LA170
Event ID
20010713X01417
Type
Accident
Date
2001-07-12
Location
Simsbury, CT, USA
Coordinates
41.879554, -72.809524
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Taylorcraft
Model
F21B
Registration
N4418U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
**This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for additional details.** a loose tail wheel assembly and the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately follow annual inspection procedures. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.