NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N39971 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB CHI05LA023Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWasta, SDThe pilot inadvertently pulled the fuel shut off valve resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling.NTSB CHI01LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWall, SDThe student pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath, failed to obtain proper climb rate, and executed the go-around improperly. Additional factors included the pilot's lack of experience, the crop, and the soft, wet ground.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N39971 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20041106029999ANormal Cruise · Owanka, SD(-23) The student pilot was flying over his property and was returning for a landing just before sundown when the accident occurred. The pilot's son witnessed the accident and reported the aircraft came down at a steep angle. He was in a vehicle and could not…Accident 20010727020249AWall, SD(.19) On July 27, 2001, at 1800 central daylight time, a Taylorcraft BC12-D, N39971, sustained substantial damage during landing roll when it nosed over in a field. The 14 CFR part 91 business flight had departed from a private airstrip en route to the Wall…