NONE · Taylorcraft F19 · 2005-03-19 · Northampton, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD05LA049
Event ID
20050404X00404
Type
Accident
Date
2005-03-19
Location
Northampton, MA, USA
Coordinates
42.328056, -72.611389
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Taylorcraft
Model
F19
Registration
N3679T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot/owner's improper decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency in equipment, which resulted in a loss of control when the tailwheel springs became disconnected. Factors were the disconnection of the tailwheel springs, the snow bank, and operataion with known deficiencies in equipment.