# Taylorcraft BC12-D - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8850316 - Manufacturer (registry): TAYLORCRAFT - Model: BC12-D - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 78 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-696](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-696) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Taylorcraft 2000 LLC - Registered aircraft: 1,011 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc12-d Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2008-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-18): Wing strut attach fittings · Taylorcraft A, BF, BF-60 and 34 more. Effective Jun 6, 2008 - [AD 2008-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-09): Left and right wing front and aft lift struts · Taylorcraft 2000 19, BC, BC-65 and 35 more. Effective Mar 28, 2008 - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 87-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-03-08): Oil Pressure Gauge Hose · Taylorcraft 2000 19, BC, BC-65 and 8 more. Effective Mar 1, 1987 - [AD 78-20-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-20-11): Aileron Control Malfunction · Taylorcraft 2000 BC12-D and F19. Effective Oct 16, 1978 - [AD 51-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-09-03): Fuel Shutoff Valve Clip · Taylorcraft A, Army TG-6 Conversions, BF and 37 more - [AD 50-41-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-41-01): Elevator Horn Bolt · Taylorcraft 2000 BC, BC-65, BC12-65 and 25 more - [AD 47-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-16-03): Wing Strut Fittings · Taylorcraft 2000 BC, BC-65, BC12-65 and 25 more - [AD 47-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-13-02): Fuel Hose · Taylorcraft 2000 BC-65, BC12-65, BC12-D and 4 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2007-16-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-14) (historical): Left and right wing front and aft lift struts · Taylorcraft 2000 BC, BC-65, BC12-65 and 11 more. Effective Aug 20, 2007 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB CE-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-05): Main Landing Gear. Issued Dec 3, 2010 ## Registered aircraft (1,011, first 50) - [N1023D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1023D): [Gregg John I Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGG%20JOHN%20I%20JR), [Glendale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Glendale), S/N 10520 - [N10JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10JL): [Smith Loren D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20LOREN%20D), [Great Falls, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Great%20Falls), built 1946, S/N 6681 - [N1182K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1182K): [Ullrich Sandy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ULLRICH%20SANDY%20J), [Haskell, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Haskell), S/N 8309 - [N121BX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121BX): [English Dexter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGLISH%20DEXTER), [Syracuse, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Syracuse), S/N 8960 - [N128Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128Z): [Kammer Frank B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAMMER%20FRANK%20B), [Ringgold, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Ringgold), S/N 7149 - [N175JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N175JB): [Whitcher Garrick L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITCHER%20GARRICK%20L), [Woodburn, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Woodburn), S/N 1607 - [N19461](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19461): [Bouchard Jason A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOUCHARD%20JASON%20A), [Carmel Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Carmel%20Valley), S/N 9820 - [N194KJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N194KJ): [Collins Richard F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINS%20RICHARD%20F), [Lake Wales, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Wales), built 1948, S/N 12010 - [N1951J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1951J): [Delaney John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELANEY%20JOHN%20D), [Mineral Point, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Mineral%20Point), built 1946, S/N 9902 - [N19JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19JL): [Podeweltz Dana A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PODEWELTZ%20DANA%20A), [Merrill, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Merrill), built 1946, S/N 6719 - [N20V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20V): [Hale Leland Wayne Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALE%20LELAND%20WAYNE%20JR), [Van Alstyne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Van%20Alstyne), built 1946, S/N 7891 - [N23880](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23880): [Hustak Michael G Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUSTAK%20MICHAEL%20G%20JR), [Granbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Granbury), built 1946, S/N 7682 - [N24443](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24443): [Dopfel Bruce E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOPFEL%20BRUCE%20E), [Belle Plaine, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Belle%20Plaine), built 1940, S/N 1780 - [N244ML](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N244ML): [Levonowich Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEVONOWICH%20MICHAEL%20J), [Pleasant Prairie, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Pleasant%20Prairie), S/N 6815 - [N246DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N246DS): [Abbett Farms LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABBETT%20FARMS%20LLC), [La Crosse, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/La%20Crosse), built 1945, S/N 6576 - [N24T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24T): [Moore David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20DAVID%20R), [Apple Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Apple%20Valley), built 1946, S/N 7890 - [N27500](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27500): [Stoos Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOOS%20ROBERT%20A), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), S/N 2142 - [N27510](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27510): [Rustad Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSTAD%20SCOTT), [Minot, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Minot), S/N 6563 - [N2754X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2754X): [Angell Lane C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANGELL%20LANE%20C), [Blackfoot, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Blackfoot), S/N 9232 - [N27599](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27599): [Cushway Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUSHWAY%20MICHAEL%20J), [Trout Creek, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Trout%20Creek), built 1940, S/N 2240 - [N29694](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29694): [Poage James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POAGE%20JAMES%20A), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1941, S/N 2538 - [N29753](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29753): [Balow Bregory S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALOW%20BREGORY%20S), [Durand, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Durand), built 1946, S/N 10288 - [N313EF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N313EF): [Faith Jeffrey](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAITH%20JEFFREY), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 1946, S/N 8771 - [N321LD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321LD): [Fitzgerald Fred Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FITZGERALD%20FRED%20LEE), [Shelton, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Shelton), built 1947, S/N 10544 - [N3377D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3377D): [Walden Joncy T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALDEN%20JONCY%20T), [Millsap, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Millsap), built 1946, S/N 7432 - [N33942](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33942): [Dale Isaac F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DALE%20ISAAC%20F), [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna), built 1941, S/N 2792 - [N33989](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33989): [Gorreck August A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORRECK%20AUGUST%20A), [Lisbon, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Lisbon), built 1941, S/N 2841 - [N34236](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34236): [Worcester Phillip](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORCESTER%20PHILLIP), [Tabor, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Tabor), built 1946, S/N 7699 - [N34237](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34237): [Egdorf H W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGDORF%20H%20W), [White Rock, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/White%20Rock), built 1946, S/N 7700 - [N34238](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34238): [Young Donald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20DONALD%20D), [Salem, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Salem), built 1946, S/N 7701 - [N34246](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34246): [Edley John H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDLEY%20JOHN%20H), [New Iberia, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/New%20Iberia), S/N 7710 - [N3536T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3536T): [Luebke David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUEBKE%20DAVID%20M), [Canton, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Canton), S/N 6973 - [N36078](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36078): [Molek Jon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOLEK%20JON), [Warren, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Warren), built 1941, S/N 3045 - [N36290](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36290): [Black Wallace D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20WALLACE%20D), [Tuttle, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tuttle), S/N 3208 - [N36322](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36322): [Bensen John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENSEN%20JOHN%20A), [Greenville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Greenville), built 1945, S/N 6402 - [N36483](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36483): [Kreloff Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRELOFF%20RICHARD%20L), [Petaluma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Petaluma), built 1945, S/N 6412 - [N3742U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3742U): [Rockwell Tyler W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCKWELL%20TYLER%20W), [Maquoketa, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Maquoketa), S/N 6896 - [N39119](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39119): [Mcconnell Mark S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCONNELL%20MARK%20S), [Paxton, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Paxton), built 1945, S/N 6414 - [N39120](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39120): [Leishman Randy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEISHMAN%20RANDY%20R), [Albin, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Albin), built 1945, S/N 6415 - [N39141](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39141): [Vetter Dennis A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VETTER%20DENNIS%20A), [Manson, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Manson), built 1945, S/N 6425 - [N39150](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39150): [Lumb Alan S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUMB%20ALAN%20S), [Lancaster, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Lancaster), built 1945, S/N 6431 - [N39156](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39156): [Craver Pete F IV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAVER%20PETE%20F%20IV), [Colleyville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Colleyville), built 1945, S/N 6436 - [N39158](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39158): [Bauer Power LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUER%20POWER%20LLC), [Russellville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Russellville), built 1945, S/N 6438 - [N39203](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39203): [Krv LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRV%20LLC), [Los Altos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Altos), built 1945, S/N 6457 - [N39216](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39216): [Price John DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRICE%20JOHN%20DBA), [Bennington, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Bennington), S/N 6470 - [N39223](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39223): [Weber Joseph P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBER%20JOSEPH%20P), [Cuba City, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Cuba%20City), built 1945, S/N 6477 - [N39228](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39228): [Jensen Zane K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENSEN%20ZANE%20K), [Pingree, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Pingree), S/N 6483 - [N39230](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39230): [Frerichs Kevini M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRERICHS%20KEVINI%20M), [Ogallala, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Ogallala), built 1945, S/N 6484 - [N39232](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39232): [Baker Ronald K Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20RONALD%20K%20JR), [Dayton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Dayton), built 1945, S/N 6486 - [N39233](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39233): [Kirik Paul J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIRIK%20PAUL%20J), [Moline, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Moline), built 1945, S/N 6487 All 1,011: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc12-d/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (531, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN26LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA277), Aug 2, 2026: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43665), Boyceville, WI, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN25LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA312), Aug 9, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12 (N95356), Ozark, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree which resulted in the right wing impacting the tree and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB CEN25LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA132), Mar 22, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12 (N39158), Russellville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the U.S. Army helicopter pilots to yield the right-of-way to the landing airplane, which resulted in the airplane encountering wake turbulence emitted from the three departing U.S.… - [NTSB CEN24LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA341), Sep 7, 2024: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95078), Trojan, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to a loose magneto and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB ANC24FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA032), May 17, 2024: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95744), Nondalton, AK, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The non-certificated pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into the water. - [NTSB ERA24LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA123), Feb 25, 2024: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43892), Moultonborough, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots’ failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. - [NTSB WPR24LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA069), Dec 23, 2023: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43415), Whitefish, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the airport authorities to renew the airport closure NOTAM for the airport. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s inability to see the runway closure sign. - [NTSB ANC23LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA077), Sep 13, 2023: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95250), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; loss of airplane control; and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN23LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA143), Mar 25, 2023: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43272), Hillsboro, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach to landing. - [NTSB ANC22LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA032), Apr 20, 2022: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N64518), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach to landing which resulted in an impact with a snow berm and a nose over. - [NTSB ANC21LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA023), Mar 4, 2021: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43300), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the airplane encountering a crevasse. - [NTSB ERA21LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA096), Dec 30, 2020: Taylorcraft BC12 (N96540), Topping, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB GAA20CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA015), Oct 13, 2019: Taylorcraft BC12 (N96709), Goddard, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA20CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA001), Oct 1, 2019: Taylorcraft BC12 (N95131), Longs, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing, and impact with trees. - [NTSB GAA19CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA366), Jun 21, 2019: Taylorcraft BC12 (N49368), Yerington, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand propping it, which resulted in the unmanned airplane moving and colliding with a fence. - [NTSB ERA19LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA199), Jun 17, 2019: Taylorcraft BC12 (N43766), Readington, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to land on the mowed turf runway, which resulted in the airplane landing in tall grass and subsequently nosing over. - [NTSB GAA18CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA533), Sep 5, 2018: Taylorcraft BC12 (N95514), Cut Bank, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to determine the airplane’s altitude due to sun glare. - [NTSB CEN18LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA222), Jun 10, 2018: Taylorcraft BC12 D (N43443), Santa Teresa, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA18FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA149), May 21, 2018: Taylorcraft BC12 (N94909), Commerce, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to effectively mitigate an accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in an undetected partial loss of engine power and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA17CA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA523), Sep 7, 2017: Taylorcraft BC12 (N95356), Redgranite, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA17LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA020), Oct 17, 2016: Taylorcraft BC12 D (N94919), Vaughn, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures… - [NTSB ERA16LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA179), May 7, 2016: Taylorcraft BC12 D (N43363), Critz, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR15LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA246), Aug 17, 2015: Taylorcraft BC12 D (N43616), Libby, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN15CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA356), Aug 12, 2015: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95592), Pearland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot inadvertently shut off the fuel valve while on the downwind leg, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing short of the runway. - [NTSB ERA15LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA214), May 12, 2015: Taylorcraft BC-12D (N43715), Inverness, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A disconnection of the tailwheel steering mechanism during landing, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control. - [NTSB CEN14LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA446), Aug 5, 2014: Taylorcraft BC12 - D (N44335), Burnet, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to adequately supervise the student pilot and his decision to conduct training in an airplane without dual brakes, which resulted in the student pilot’s loss of… - [NTSB ANC14CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA027), May 4, 2014: Taylorcraft BC12 D (N64518), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter at low altitude and collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of knowledge of local… - [NTSB CEN14CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA132), Feb 8, 2014: Taylorcraft BC12 D (N43955), Hartford, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to inspect the runway before departure. - [NTSB CEN14CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA130), Feb 3, 2014: Taylorcraft BC12 D (N43462), Worthington, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control during a crosswind landing. - [NTSB CEN13LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA567), Sep 22, 2013: Taylorcraft BC12 D (N96473), Laguna Park, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear. - [NTSB WPR13CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA365), Aug 10, 2013: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96037), Independence, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare with a crosswind condition, and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB CEN13FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA078), Nov 28, 2012: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N94973), Clutier, IA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to monitor, recognize, and identify obstacles on approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB ERA12CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA430), Jun 30, 2012: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96282), Camden, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup. - [NTSB WPR12CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA287), Jun 27, 2012: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43087), Paulden, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN12LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA306), May 15, 2012: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43635), Marion, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR11CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA432), Sep 4, 2011: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43220), Lancaster, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB CEN11LA688](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA688), Aug 28, 2011: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N8617), Berryville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA11CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA453), Aug 13, 2011: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N5080M), West Liberty, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA10LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA422), Aug 14, 2010: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96389), Harrison, ME, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR09CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA425), Aug 28, 2009: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95333), Madras, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. - [NTSB ANC09CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA078), Aug 9, 2009: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95723), Anchorage, AK, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to remain clear of the propeller after starting the float-equipped airplane's engine by hand-propping. - [NTSB ANC09CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA073), Jul 23, 2009: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N39226), Tok, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked truck during takeoff from a roadway, resulting in a collision with the truck. - [NTSB ERA09CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA336), Jun 8, 2009: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43766), Somerville, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel centering spring for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB CEN09CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA344), Jun 6, 2009: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43524), Murray, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB ANC09CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA049), Jun 1, 2009: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N94995), Nome, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area. - [NTSB ERA09CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA251), Apr 18, 2009: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96552), Southbridge, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC07CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA239), Sep 25, 2007: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N39263), Atlantic, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB ANC07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA025), Mar 3, 2007: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44233), Hope, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in a loss of control during the taxi from landing. - [NTSB NYC07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA034), Nov 21, 2006: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N148HW), Benton, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to fly between the trees during his approach to the runway. - [NTSB ATL06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA103), Jul 8, 2006: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96758), Gold Hill, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while doing a go around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of… All 531: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc12-d/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (446, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260802010329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802010329A), Aug 2, 2026: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43665), Boyceville, WI, Substantial damage. The pilot took off with a passenger for a short flight to where she planned to refuel. On takeoff climb and just past the runway, the engine started to sputter… - [Incident 20260121000299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260121000299I), Jan 21, 2026: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96548), Norridgewock, ME, Minor damage. On January 21, 2026, at 1615 local time, a Taylorcraft BC12-D departed Central Maine Regional Airport (Norridgewock, ME) on skis for a local flight to… - [Incident 20251220018829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251220018829I), Dec 20, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96C), Abilene, TX, Minor damage. On 12/20/2025 at approximately 1530 local time, a Taylorcraft tailwheel equipped BC12-D registered to a private owner sustained minor damage at the Abilene… - [Accident 20250809013629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250809013629A), Aug 9, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95356), Ozark, AR, Substantial damage. On August 9, 2025, the airman involved in the accident was conducting an approach to the grass landing strip at byrd’s Backcountry Airstrip in Ozark, AR.… - [Accident 20250322006159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250322006159A), Mar 22, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N39158), Russellville, AR, Substantial damage. A flight of three Taylorcraft airplanes was returning to their home base at Russellville municipal airport (krue) after completing a flight. The lead aircraft,… - [Accident 20240907012989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240907012989A), Sep 7, 2024: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95078), Lead, SD, Substantial damage. On September 7, 2024 at 10:30AM a Taylorcraft BC12D registered to [privacy data omitted] was in an accident during normal personal flight. VMC conditions… - [Accident 20240517005239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240517005239A), May 17, 2024: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95744), Nondalton, AK, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. The accident aircraft departed home airfield at 1130 local for an estimated one-hour flight. Weather at departure was reported as overcast at 3800 feet with a… - [Accident 20240225001739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240225001739A), Feb 25, 2024: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43892), Moultonborough, NH, Substantial damage. On 02/25/2024 at 1735 FAA notified of aircraft accident at Moultonborough, NH airport involving two pilots and single engine, land, tail-dragger airplane. No… - [Accident 20231223019069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231223019069A), Dec 23, 2023: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43415), Whitefish, MT, Substantial damage. On December 23, 2023 the pilot was landing at 58S. Prior to flight the pilot checked local NOTAMS and noticed that 58S had been closed, however the NOTAM… - [Accident 20230912014619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230912014619A), Sep 12, 2023: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95250), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. On 12 September 2023, the pilot flying a taylor craft BC-12D departed lake hood strip (lhd) following an annual inspection and flew to birchwood airport (bcv)… - [Accident 20230325003839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230325003839A), Mar 25, 2023: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43272), Hillsboro, MO, Substantial damage. 3/27/23 Notified of accident and went to scene. PIC had self reported an accident which had occurred on 3/25/23 on his personal airstrip. PIC was on approach… - [Incident 20221022018899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221022018899I), Oct 22, 2022: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N33989), North Windham, CT, Minor damage. On 22 October 2022 at approximately 1520 EST, Taylorcraft N33989, suffered a left main landing gear collapse, and ground loop, when the pilot lost control of… - [Accident 20220513006869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220513006869A), May 13, 2022: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44057), Belle Vernon, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot stated winds were calm when he took off from fwq. Flight duration was nine-tenths of an hour. On approach to runway 08, the pilot stated he felt he… - [Accident 20220420005619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220420005619A), Apr 20, 2022: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N64518), Wasilla, AK, Substantial damage. 4/20/2022 PIC made determination to move aircraft N64518 from visnaw lake (T66) to his home airport at tulakes (6AK8) due to deteriorating ice conditions.… - [Incident 20220206002329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220206002329I), Feb 6, 2022: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96552), Talkeetna, AK, Minor damage. During landing on at a snow covered off airport field, the solo pilot made several passes over the landing area. During final approach the pilot reported the… - [Incident 20210625008189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210625008189I), Jun 25, 2021: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N462TC), Reading, PA, No damage. N462TC after landing on runway 31 aircraft veered left partly into the grass. Pilot manuevered aircraft back onto runway and taxied to the ramp. No damage to… - [Incident 20210303001119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210303001119I), Mar 3, 2021: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43300), Girdwood, AK, Minor damage. Pilot was conducting ski operations on harvard glacier. The pilot had conducted operations successfully number of times at this location, the most recent was… - [Incident 20210118000449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210118000449I), Jan 18, 2021: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43457), Lexington, OR, Minor damage. As stated by the pilot, just after fueling, the pilot chocked the front left tire with attached rope routed through the pilot side window and tied to the yoke.… - [Accident 20201230017459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201230017459A), Dec 30, 2020: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96540), Topping, VA, Substantial damage. Airman made landing in grassy area parallel to W75 runway 01. Lost control and veered left onto runway upsetting the aircraft onto its nose and skidding to the… - [Incident 20200813012579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200813012579I), Aug 13, 2020: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95068), Ekwok, AK, Minor damage. After landing on dirt/gravel runway, aircraft skidded off to right side, MLG collapsed. Pilot claims main gear collapse due to structural failure, oxidation at… - [Incident 20200426001069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200426001069I), Apr 26, 2020: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43009), Walla Walla, WA, Minor damage. The plane (1945 Taylorcraft) was flying about 10 mile w/nw of alw. The pilot conducted a low pass over a field, parallel to a road, about 500-750 feet away… - [Incident 20200409001149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200409001149I), Apr 9, 2020: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96162), Pisgah Forest, NC, Minor damage. Pilot returned to airport for landing after noticing the wind were picking up. Upon landing he encountered a gust picking up the right wing forcing the wheel… - [Accident 20191013023229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191013023229A), Oct 13, 2019: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96709), Goddard, KS, Substantial damage. The pilot obtained local automated weather report from ict (wichita dwight d. eisenhower airport, wichita, KS) prior to takeoff, indicating clear skies,… - [Accident 20191001013769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191001013769A), Oct 1, 2019: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95131), Longs, SC, Substantial damage. Pilot departed new london airport (W90) in route to north myrtle beach airport (kcre). He planned to use 9.7 gallons of gas. Prior to arriving at kcre all 12… - [Incident 20190714011759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190714011759I), Jul 14, 2019: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96310), Cedar Rapids, IA, No damage. Pilot requested to land at Cedar Rapids (cid) due to loss of control with his turns. He was able to make runway 27, land and taxi back to his hangar safely. - [Accident 20190617007309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190617007309A), Jun 17, 2019: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43766), Readington, NJ, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he was making his third landing to runway 13 and when he touched down the brakes locked up causing the aircraft to flip over on the main… - [Incident 20190612008869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190612008869I), Jun 12, 2019: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96116), Minor damage. On 12 June 2019, at approximately 1545Z, a Taylorcraft BC-12D, N96116, registered to [privacy data omitted] groundlooped while attempting an emergency landing… - [Incident 20181022020519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181022020519I), Oct 22, 2018: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N462TC), Reading, PA, Minor damage. Pilot landed aircraft with a 90 degree cross wind. When aircraft began to slow, pilot seemed to lose rudder authority and aircraft weather vaned into the wind… - [Incident 20180904013129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180904013129I), Sep 4, 2018: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96409), Chesterfield, MO, No damage. The pilot was on a flight to recover an aircraft for wings of hope from 06TN and take it to ksus. When he arrived at ksus the winds were 170 degrees at 12… - [Accident 20180904013119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180904013119A), Sep 4, 2018: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95514), Cut Bank, MT, Substantial damage. The pilot attempted to make a low altitude turn in a remote area near a home when the airplane struck a power/telephone wire. This resulted in a crash landing… - [Accident 20180610007489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180610007489A), Jun 10, 2018: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43443), Santa Teresa, NM, Substantial damage. On June 10, 2018 at approximately 11:00 MDT, a Taylorcraft BC-12D registered to [privacy data omitted] departed the runway at Dona ana county international… - [Accident 20180521005699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180521005699A), May 21, 2018: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N94909), Commerce, GA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 21 may 2018 at or about 1910 eastern standard time aircraft N94909 a 1946 Taylorcraft BC-12D crash landed in a sparsely wooded area. The airplane was… - [Incident 20171027020479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171027020479I), Oct 27, 2017: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96872), Breaux Bridge, LA, No damage. Aircraft depart lft. Right after leveling off at 3000 feet altitude. Severe vibration began. Throttled engine back and landed in field. Discovered end of blade… - [Accident 20170907017689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170907017689A), Sep 7, 2017: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95356), Redgranite, WI, Substantial damage. On September 7, 2017, at 1750 CST the pilot of a Taylorcraft BC12-D, N95356 attempted a landing on a private grass strip near Redgranite WI. The aircraft… - [Incident 20170722014799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170722014799I), Jul 22, 2017: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43754), Markesan, WI, Minor damage. On July 22, 2017, at 15:28 CDT a Taylorcraft BC12-D N43754 was cirling green lake Wisconsin in a holding pattern on the fisk approach as instructed enroute to… - [Incident 20170213007299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170213007299I), Feb 13, 2017: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96310), Cedar Rapids, IA, Minor damage. Aircraft in touch and go pattern on runway 27. Pilot said he was practicing crosswind landings. ATC reported that the aircraft appeared to land hard and bounce… - [Accident 20161017020549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161017020549A), Oct 17, 2016: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N94919), Vaughn, GA, Substantial damage. On October 17, 2016 at approximately 11:30AM, aircraft N94919 a 1946 taylor craft BC12D, had a failed departure from Brook Bridge Aerodrome (8GA9). The… - [Accident 20160507004539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160507004539A), May 7, 2016: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43363), Spencer, VA, Substantial damage. During approach to moorefield airport wind gusts forced aircraft to the east after passing the runway threshold. Aircraft contacted trees, nosed over into the… - [Incident 20160427010669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160427010669I), Apr 27, 2016: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43387), Nikiski, AK, Minor damage. En route from soldotna to port alsworth, AK, stopped for a break near entrance to lake clark pass. While taxiing to prepare for take off, left gear leg broke… - [Incident 20160327003319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160327003319I), Mar 27, 2016: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95313), Farmington, NM, Minor damage. After touchdown, around indicated airspeed of 40 knots, the pilot experienced a wind gust that turned the aircraft 130 degrees off the side of the runway. The… - [Accident 20150816013599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150816013599A), Aug 16, 2015: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43616), Libby, MT, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that the left brake was locked on landing causing the aircraft to groundloop to the left. Collapsed the right gear, right wing struck the surface… - [Accident 20150812013259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150812013259A), Aug 12, 2015: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N95592), Pearland, TX, Substantial damage. While on final for runway 32 at Pearland Regional Airport student pilot while flying solo inadvertently retarded the mixture lever instead of the throttle… - [Accident 20150512007839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150512007839A), May 12, 2015: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43715), Inverness, FL, Substantial damage. On may 12, 2015, at approx 1130Z, the pilot of the Taylorcraft BC12-D, N43715, registered to "carpenter paul e", was unable to maintain directional control, as… - [Incident 20141221021349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141221021349I), Dec 21, 2014: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N5196M), Sparta, TN, Minor damage. Pilot[privacy data omitted] of this aircraft was concluding a personal pleasure flight and was landing on runway 22 at srb. Neither the pilot or the pilots… - [Accident 20140805017042A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140805017042A), Aug 5, 2014: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44335), Burnet, TX, Substantial damage. Flight instructor and low time student manually moved aircraft from hail shelter to grass taxiway. The instructor hand propped the aircraft which was not… - [Accident 20140504005849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140504005849A), May 4, 2014: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N64518), Wasilla, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot took off from Tulakes strip in Wasilla. After clearing the tops of the trees, he stated that the aircraft lost lift due to what he described as wind… - [Accident 20140208000929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140208000929A), Feb 8, 2014: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43955), Hartford, WI, Substantial damage. On Saturday February 8, 2014 at Hartford, WI pilot departed runway 36. The Taylorcraft fitted with skis was departing from a non-paved portion of the runway.… - [Accident 20140203000449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140203000449A), Feb 3, 2014: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43462), Worthington, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot was landing on runway 36 at Worthington, MN (otg). After touchdown on the runway, aircraft was turning to the left, so pilot decided to do a go-around… - [Accident 20130810014439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130810014439A), Aug 10, 2013: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96037), Independence, OR, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed rwy 16 at 7S5 ( Independence State Airport, Independence, OR). Pilot and witnesses State the aircraft bounced once and drifted to the left. The… - [Incident 20130807014239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130807014239I), Aug 7, 2013: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N49368), North Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Pilot was approaching North Las Vegas Airport (kvgt) and was cleared for a right base to runway (rwy)12R about 3 miles out with winds at 12 knots, gusting to… All 446: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc12-d/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (9) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2021FA0000262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000262), Sep 20, 2021: RING ASSEMBLY. WORN. LOSS OF COMPRESSION AND OIL ON #2 CYLINDER DUE TO WORN PISTON RINGS WITH 35 HOURS SINCE OVERHAULED CYLINDER WITH NEW RINGS GAPPED TO .014. *NOT FOUND IN AIRCRAF - [SDR 2011FA0000496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000496), Aug 2, 2011: SPAR. CRACKED. FOUND SAFETY ISSUES WITH ALL FOUR WING SPARS ON THIS AIRCRAFT. THE WOODEN SPARS HAD SEVERAL CRACKS AND VARIOUS OTHER DEFECTS. I HAVE ALSO E-MAILED PICTURES OF S - [SDR 2011FA0000299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000299), May 10, 2011: STRUT. MISMANUFACTURED. MECHANIC REPORTED TO FSDO THAT THEY HAD PURCHASED AIRFRAME SEALED FRONT LIFT STRUTS, STC NR SA02300AK, PN AF-MA-A815 REPLACEMENT STRUTS THAT SATISFY AD 2007-16- - [SDR CA071204011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071204011), Nov 23, 2007: ATTACH FITTING. BROKEN. (CAN) WHILE INSTALLING NEW STRUTS IAW APPLICABLE STC, THE LT REAR ATTACH FITTING SEPERATED (BROKE IN HALF) AS VERY SLIGHT DOWNWARD PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE L - [SDR 2007FA0000324](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000324), Mar 17, 2007: PLATE. LOOSE. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AFTER LANDING. IT APPEARS THAT THE PINS HOLD THE BACK PLATE ALLOW IT TO SHIFT ENOUGH TO HAVE POSSIBLY MADE CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE ACCUA - [SDR 2006FA0000658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000658), Jul 10, 2006: NOZZLE. CRACKED. DURING MAINTENANCE THE MECHANIC WAS REPLACING THE FUEL INJECTION NOZZLES DUE TO THE REQUEST OF THE OWNER. THE OWNER WANTED TO INSTALL A NEW KIT THE POSITION-TUN - [SDR 2004FA0000910](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000910), Nov 7, 2004: SCREW. BROKEN. WHILE REMOVING THE JURY STRUTS BEFORE REMOVING THE WINGS FOR RECOVER, WHEN THE BOLT HOLDING THE JURY STRUT TO THE ADJUSTING SCREW AT THE FRONT SPAR WAS REMOVED - [SDR 95195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95195), Oct 17, 2003: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. LEFT BRAKE PEDAL CABLE BROKE APPROXIMATELY 10 INCHES AFT OF BRAKE PEDAL. - [SDR 95ZZZX5040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5040), Aug 28, 1995: FAIRLEAD. EXCESS WEAR. SLOT WORN IN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR CABLE GUIDES WITH SOME STRAND WEAR ON CABLES. RUDDER CABLES ARE BOTH ROUTED THROUGH 3 FAIRLEADS IN AFT PORTION OF FUSELAGE ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (87, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA661AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA661AL): Installation of Plexiglass Skylight in fuselage cabin. Terry L. Bowden, President Certified Aeronautical Products LLC - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA24CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA24CH): Installation of Baumann Model 1420 floats. Baumann Floats LLC - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02604CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02604CH): Installation of a battery powered engine starting system. SafeStart Starter System - [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC - [STC SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA1-210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-210): Conversion of Taylorcraft Model BC or Model BC12D to the equivalent of aircraft models BC12D85 and BC12D-4-85 or Model 19. Certified Aeronautical Products - [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC - [STC SA01227SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01227SE): Farication of Vortex Generator Kit. Micro AeroDynamics Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA02300AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02300AK): Installation of FAA approved sealed lift struts in accordance with Airframes, Inc., Master Drawing List No. 315, Revision B, dated October 2, 2007, or later FAA approved revision and Airframes, Inc. Installation Instructions, AFI-II-TCSTRUT, Revision A, dated October 8, 2007, or later FAA approved revision. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA241CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA241CH): Install Ceconite 101 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA2085CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2085CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc - [STC SA768GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA768GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc. Lists BC Series - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA1398GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1398GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA241CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA02168AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02168AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. For unpressurized aircraft only. Pressurized aircraft must have pressurization system deactivated. Avalaska Inc - [STC SA71GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA71GL): Installation of air filters. Brackett Aero Filters Inc - [STC SA00351LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00351LA): Installation of Plexiglas cabin top in place of existing fabric cover. Weatherhead Terry - [STC SA2-867](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-867): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc All 87: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc12-d/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Morton Robert BC12-D](https://openairdocs.org/model/morton-robert-bc12-d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056234W - [Vaughn/Taylorcraft BC12-D](https://openairdocs.org/model/vaughn-taylorcraft-bc12-d): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8850315 - [Taylorcraft/Peterson BC12-D](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-peterson-bc12-d): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8850317 - [Taylorcraft/Mcbee BC-12D](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-mcbee-bc-12d): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8850319 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.