# Taylorcraft BC12-D1 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8850320 - Manufacturer (registry): TAYLORCRAFT - Model: BC12-D1 - 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: 76 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc12-d1 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 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Wing Strut Fittings · Taylorcraft 2000 BC, BC-65, BC12-65 and 25 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2007-16-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-14) (historical): Left and right wing front and aft lift struts · Taylorcraft 2000 BC, BC-65, BC12-65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 (76, first 50) - [N44122](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44122): [Whitaker Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITAKER%20ROBERT%20J), [Madisonville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Madisonville), built 1946, S/N 9922 - [N44124](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44124): [Gray Daniel A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAY%20DANIEL%20A), [Westbrook, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Westbrook), built 1946, S/N 9924 - [N44134](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44134): [Nelson Chester C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20CHESTER%20C), [Little Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Little%20Falls), S/N 9934 - [N44150](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44150): [Gray Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAY%20ROBERT%20B), [Amherst, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Amherst), built 1946, S/N 9950 - [N44161](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44161): [Gingras Carl A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GINGRAS%20CARL%20A), [Avondale, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Avondale), built 1946, S/N 9961 - [N44164](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44164): [Ricciotti John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICCIOTTI%20JOHN%20A), [Barrington, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Barrington), built 1946, S/N 9964 - [N44168](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44168): [Martinez Jose A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTINEZ%20JOSE%20A), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1946, S/N 9968 - [N44173](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44173): [Reed Scott R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REED%20SCOTT%20R), [Wichita Falls, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wichita%20Falls), built 1946, S/N 9973 - [N44175](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44175): [Breitbach Theresa M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREITBACH%20THERESA%20M), [Strawberry Point, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Strawberry%20Point), built 1946, S/N 9975 - [N44178](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44178): [Tillery Sam Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TILLERY%20SAM%20JR), [Walnut Grove, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Walnut%20Grove), built 1946, S/N 9978 - [N44180](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44180): [Migledorff Eric G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIGLEDORFF%20ERIC%20G), [Cordova, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Cordova), built 1946, S/N 9980 - [N44185](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44185): [Vx Aircraft Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VX%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Batesville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Batesville), S/N 9985 - [N44194](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44194): [Gomez Eduardo R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOMEZ%20EDUARDO%20R), [Lake Placid, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Placid), built 1946, S/N 9994 - [N44197](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44197): [Stokes Stephen J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOKES%20STEPHEN%20J), [Charlottesville, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Charlottesville), built 1946, S/N 9997 - [N44202](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44202): [Smith Eric L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20ERIC%20L), [Amherst, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Amherst), S/N 10002 - [N44204](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44204): [Meitner Phillip R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEITNER%20PHILLIP%20R), [Chesterfield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Chesterfield), S/N 10004 - [N44208](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44208): [Mccombs Dale A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCOMBS%20DALE%20A), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1946, S/N 10008 - [N44219](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44219): [Davis Warren M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20WARREN%20M), [Port Alsworth, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Port%20Alsworth), S/N 10019 - [N44220](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44220): [Clifton Jack D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLIFTON%20JACK%20D), [La Junta, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/La%20Junta), built 1946, S/N 10020 - [N44224](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44224): [Geurs John Z](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEURS%20JOHN%20Z), [Ossian, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Ossian), built 1946, S/N 10024 - [N44226](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44226): [Boudreau Guy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOUDREAU%20GUY%20J), [South Portland, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/South%20Portland), built 1946, S/N 10026 - [N44230](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44230): [Phillips Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPS%20ROBERT%20L), [Wilkesboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Wilkesboro), built 1946, S/N 10030 - [N44248](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44248): [Mchenry James K II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCHENRY%20JAMES%20K%20II), [Grantville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Grantville), S/N 10048 - [N44249](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44249): [Trimble Adam S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIMBLE%20ADAM%20S), [Pueblo, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Pueblo), built 1946, S/N 10049 - [N44257](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44257): [Rigdon William Karl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIGDON%20WILLIAM%20KARL), [Hazel Green, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Hazel%20Green), S/N 10057 - [N44258](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44258): [Walker Ray A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20RAY%20A), [Sanger, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sanger), S/N 10058 - [N44264](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44264): [Stassen Robert K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STASSEN%20ROBERT%20K), [Sikes, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Sikes), S/N 10064 - [N44268](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44268): [Burtch Russell K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURTCH%20RUSSELL%20K), [Red Creek, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Red%20Creek), S/N 10068 - [N44273](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44273): [Bednarek Michael H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEDNAREK%20MICHAEL%20H), [Centerville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Centerville), built 1949, S/N 10073 - [N44274](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44274): [Nuss David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NUSS%20DAVID%20A), [Cortland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cortland), built 1946, S/N 10074 - [N44283](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44283): [Wyatt John B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WYATT%20JOHN%20B), [Rogers, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Rogers), built 1946, S/N 10083 - [N44284](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44284): [Welch Perry M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELCH%20PERRY%20M), [Waupun, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Waupun), built 1946, S/N 10084 - [N44286](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44286): [Colby Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLBY%20ROBERT%20D), [Bigfork, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bigfork), built 1946, S/N 10086 - [N44303](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44303): [Flying L Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20L%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Fort Denaud, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Denaud), built 1946, S/N 10103 - [N44305](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44305): [Stade Joel T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STADE%20JOEL%20T), [Iowa Park, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Iowa%20Park), built 1946, S/N 10105 - [N44312](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44312): [Mcewen David H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCEWEN%20DAVID%20H), [Gaston, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Gaston), S/N 10112 - [N44324](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44324): [Koons John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOONS%20JOHN), [Waterville, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Waterville), built 1946, S/N 10124 - [N44329](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44329): [Tiffany John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIFFANY%20JOHN%20R), [Iowa City, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Iowa%20City), built 1946, S/N 10129 - [N44334](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44334): [Van Dyke John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20DYKE%20JOHN), [Hopkins, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Hopkins), built 1946, S/N 10134 - [N44338](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44338): [Minett Wayde A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINETT%20WAYDE%20A), [Rockland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Rockland), built 1946, S/N 10138 - [N44361](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44361): [Ledford Merlin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEDFORD%20MERLIN%20E), [Hayesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hayesville), built 1946, S/N 10161 - [N44371](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44371): [Sewall William G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEWALL%20WILLIAM%20G), [Poquoson, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Poquoson), built 1946, S/N 10171 - [N44374](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44374): [Gopalan Harihharan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOPALAN%20HARIHHARAN), [Morrisville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Morrisville), built 1946, S/N 10174 - [N44384](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44384): [Thomas William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20WILLIAM%20E), [La Crosse, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/La%20Crosse), built 1946, S/N 10184 - [N44387](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44387): [Kuhn Chad M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUHN%20CHAD%20M), [Boulder, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Boulder), built 1946, S/N 10187 - [N44391](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44391): [Roark Norman G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROARK%20NORMAN%20G), [Greensburg, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Greensburg), built 1946, S/N 10191 - [N44408](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44408): [Fisher Steve S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISHER%20STEVE%20S), [Smithville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Smithville), built 1946, S/N 10208 - [N44424](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44424): [Kahanek Doug M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAHANEK%20DOUG%20M), [Alvarado, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Alvarado), built 1946, S/N 10224 - [N44425](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44425): [Lurvey Anthony J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LURVEY%20ANTHONY%20J), [Angleton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Angleton), S/N 10225 - [N44436](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44436): [Toynbee James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOYNBEE%20JAMES%20P), [Post Falls, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Post%20Falls), built 1946, S/N 10236 All 76: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc12-d1/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (40) 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 ANC25LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA039), May 18, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44473), Willow, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB WPR22LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA325), Aug 22, 2022: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N96095), Hope, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing. - [NTSB ERA22LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA258), Jun 3, 2022: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44374), Pittsboro, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot, and flight instructor’s, inadequate preflight inspection, during which they failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA19CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA309), Jun 2, 2019: Taylorcraft BC12 (N44249), Sedona, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB CEN13LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA490), Aug 14, 2013: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44351), Eastport, MI, destroyed. Probable cause: A fuel leak in the engine compartment and subsequent fire, the source of which could not be determined because of extensive postaccident fire damage. - [NTSB WPR10FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA223), Oct 11, 2009: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44362), Skokomish, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while flying over hilly, forested terrain. - [NTSB FTW99LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA078), Feb 2, 1999: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44174), Daingerfield, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: An undetermined airframe malfunction which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable. - [NTSB SEA95LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA181), Aug 12, 1995: Taylorcraft BC12D (N43597), St. Mary, MT, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE WHILE MANEUVERING IN HIGH, MOUNTAINOUS, TERRAIN. THE TERRAIN AND THE DOWNDRAFTS WERE FACTORS. - [NTSB CHI91DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM02), Dec 11, 1990: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44350), North Muskegon, MI, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED AND ENTERING INTO AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE FUEL STARVATION AND THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT SELECTING A… - [NTSB NYC85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA148), Jun 16, 1985: Taylorcraft BC-12D (N44250), Peru, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI85LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA202), May 19, 1985: Taylorcraft BC-12D (N44345), Michigan City, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC83LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA028), Dec 30, 1982: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44219), Drift River, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC80FAA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FAA01), Oct 4, 1979: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44352), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79FPD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPD11), Mar 27, 1979: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44174), Forestburg, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEE44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEE44), May 21, 1978: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44349), Aurora, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC78DAG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAG71), Apr 15, 1978: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96095), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78DPA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPA05), Dec 5, 1977: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44422), Trinidad, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77DYA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYA13), Mar 15, 1977: Taylorcraft BC12D (N44280), American Falls, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK77FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA018), Feb 16, 1977: Taylorcraft BC12D1 (N44152), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB OAK77DVD17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVD17), Feb 14, 1977: Taylorcraft BC-12D (N44451), Fremont, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76DNC66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DNC66), Sep 22, 1976: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44444), Norridgewock, ME, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA75DTI09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DTI09), Sep 2, 1974: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44286), Kalispell, MT, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73DHJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DHJ06), Aug 11, 1972: Taylorcraft BC12D1 (N44221), Stony Brook, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA71DYG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DYG61), Jun 27, 1971: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44445), Priest Lake, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA71DLT17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DLT17), Jun 5, 1971: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44281), Millington, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA71DLD67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DLD67), Jun 1, 1971: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44230), Oak Hill, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FQG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FQG13), Jul 13, 1970: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N5280M), Gruver, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC68F0267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0267), Nov 5, 1967: Taylorcraft BC12D1 (N44444), Waterville, ME, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC68D0145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0145), Aug 21, 1967: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44324), Bethel, ME, minor damage - [NTSB FTW68D0063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0063), Jul 1, 1967: Taylorcraft BC12 (N29806), Moro, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI67A0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0031), Aug 30, 1966: Taylorcraft BC12D1 (N5481M), Rochester, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC66F0344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0344), Nov 7, 1965: Taylorcraft BC12D1 (N44331), Westerly, RI, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK66D0138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0138), Oct 26, 1965: Taylorcraft BC-12D (N44496), Stratford, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX66D0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0128), Oct 20, 1965: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N44185), Compton, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA66F0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0110), Jul 18, 1965: Taylorcraft BC12D1 (N44214), Savannah, GA, destroyed - [NTSB NYC65A0144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0144), Jun 9, 1965: Taylorcraft BC12D1 (N5488M), Amherst, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC65F0203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0203), May 6, 1965: Taylorcraft BC12D (N96828), Parkville, MD, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC65F0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC65F0049), Feb 28, 1965: Taylorcraft BC12D1 (N44143), Grand Island, NE, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN65F0021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65F0021), Feb 13, 1965: Taylorcraft BC12D1 (N44425), Aurora, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0434), Feb 2, 1964: Taylorcraft BC12D1 (N5179M), Defiance, OH, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (35) 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 20250518014869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250518014869A), May 18, 2025: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44473), Willow, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot attempted a landing on a sandbar, bounced on initial contact, and after making contact a second time, the airplane flipped end over end, landing… - [Accident 20220822014949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220822014949A), Aug 22, 2022: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N96095), Hope, AK, Substantial damage. Accident aircraft departed soldotna airport for personal use flight to big Indian air strip. Pilot made landing without incident but upon taxi he hit a tree… - [Incident 20220611009769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220611009769I), Jun 11, 2022: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44124), Oxford, ME, Minor damage. Aircraft was landing in crosswind conditions. The aircraft was landing in a crosswind. A wheel landing was made and, due to the crosswind, the pilot was… - [Accident 20220603009509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220603009509A), Jun 3, 2022: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44374), Pittsboro, NC, Substantial damage. On June 6, 2022, a Taylorcraft with the registration number of[privacy data omitted]was being operated on an instructional flight. The [privacy data omitted],… - [Accident 20190602005859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190602005859A), Jun 2, 2019: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44249), Sedona, AZ, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Was PIC of N44249. Landed at ksez on runway 03. Airplane ended upside down on the runway after landing. Pilot did not sustain any… - [Incident 20190410016189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190410016189I), Apr 10, 2019: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N5284M), St Augustine, FL, No damage. N5284M, BC12, experienced brake failure while landing runway 13 causing the aircraft to roll into the grass. Aircraft taxied to the ramp. During aircraft… - [Accident 20130814015069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130814015069A), Aug 14, 2013: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44351), Eastport, MI, Destroyed. Pilot smelled fuel fumes 5 south of airport. Fumes got stronger as he got closer. Upon landing and rollout pilot departed the aircraft while it was still… - [Accident 20100430032799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100430032799A), Apr 30, 2010: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44362), Skokomish, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On October 10, 2009 about 1300 pacific daylight time, a Taylorcraft BC12-D1 departed harvey field smohomish, Washington, for an undetermined location. When the… - [Accident 20091010054089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091010054089A), Oct 10, 2009: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 (N44362), Skokomish, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On October 10, 2009, about 1300 pacific daylight time, a Taylorcraft BC12-D1, N44362, departed harvey field, snohomish, Washington, for an undetermined… - [Incident 20080405831599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080405831599I), Apr 5, 2008: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44264), St Marys, GA, No damage. (-23) During flight @2400 RPM pilot heard a large boom and the engine stopped producing power. Pilot did emergency landing on ga spur 40 near st. mary's. there… - [Incident 20020825024689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020825024689I), Aug 25, 2002: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44444), Newington, NH, Minor damage. (-23) The non-certificated pilot stated that he made a very low approach to the runway because of the floating characteristics of the Taylorcraft while flaring… - [Accident 19990202000989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990202000989A), Feb 2, 1999: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44174), Daingerfield, TX, Substantial damage. Acft went into a spin for unknown reasons while on a ferry flight. The pilot could not recover, and the acft crashed into some trees. Other circumstances are… - [Incident 19981013040919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981013040919I), Oct 13, 1998: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44283), Huntsville, AR, Minor damage. After landing and just prior to turning off runway, pilot abruptly applied brakes and aircraft tipped forward onto nose. - [Incident 19980411013809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980411013809I), Apr 11, 1998: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44283), Springdale, AR, Minor damage. Narrative: at 11:00 am on 4/11/98, Taylorcraft N44283 experienced a loss of power enroute from bentonville to huntsville, and could not maintain cruise… - [Incident 19960830029609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960830029609I), Aug 30, 1996: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44164), West Ossippee, NH, Minor damage. Narrative: the pilot made a normal approach to chickvill air strip. On roundout, everything seemed normal, he hit the ground in a three point attitude. At that… - [Accident 19950812024009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950812024009A), Aug 12, 1995: Tcraft BC12D1 (N43597), St Mary, MT, Destroyed. Encountered downdraft over mountain unable clear terrain. Elected land. Unable flare. Impacted. Flipped over. - [Incident 19940504010099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940504010099I), May 4, 1994: Tcraft BC12D1 (N43597), Whitefish, MT, Minor damage. Lost engine power, forced landing in wet meadow. Flipped over on back. Pilot stated fuel exhaustion. - [Incident 19921027050169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921027050169I), Oct 27, 1992: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44426), Windham, NH, Minor damage. Float separated from airplane after lift off. Pilot relanded aircraft on lake. - [Accident 19901211053829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901211053829A), Dec 11, 1990: Tcraft STCBC (N44350), Muskegan, MI, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Ran out of fuel turning base for landing and stalled. - [Incident 19891008039359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891008039359I), Oct 8, 1989: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44161), Childress, TX, Minor damage. Fuel exhaustion on final. Emergency landing on road. Hit guard rail and nosed over onto back. - [Incident 19861208075289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861208075289I), Dec 8, 1986: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44382), Naknek, AK, Minor damage. Stalled on takeoff. Lost control and ended up in the bay. Aircraft sank and not recovered. No pilot certificates. - [Accident 19850616029579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850616029579A), Jun 16, 1985: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44250), Peru, NY, Substantial damage. Touched down on unmowed portion of sod runway and nosed over. Aircraft had departed runway one hour before. - [Accident 19850518018049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850518018049A), May 18, 1985: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44345), Michigan City, IN, Substantial damage. Loss of power after takeoff. Landed in field. Fuel cap vent plugged with mud, carburetor without fuel. - [Accident 19821230065179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821230065179A), Dec 30, 1982: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44219), Drift River, AK, Substantial damage. Broke thru crusted snow while landing at an oil rig sight. A ski caught on a log and flipped the aircraft over. - [Accident 19791004024919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791004024919A), Oct 4, 1979: Tcraft BC12D (N44352), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. Attempted landing in strong crosswind. Landed short and left of usable area. Hit tree. - [Accident 19790327005549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790327005549A), Mar 27, 1979: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44174), Forestburg, TX, Substantial damage. Engine stopped due to carb ice. Aircraft hit tree on downwind landing in field. Flipped over. - [Incident 19790211006679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790211006679I), Feb 11, 1979: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44310), Kenai, AK, Minor damage. After landing on frozen lake,plane struck a hummock which caused tension strut to break. Ski folded out. - [Accident 19780521017049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780521017049A), May 21, 1978: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44349), Aurora, IL, Substantial damage. Pilots student certificate and medical license had expired. Automo fuel in tanks. - [Accident 19780414010909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780414010909A), Apr 14, 1978: Tcraft BC12D1 (N96095), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage - [Accident 19771205036269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771205036269A), Dec 5, 1977: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44422), Trinidad, TX, Substantial damage. Wind gusting to 25KTS. - [Accident 19770315006719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770315006719A), Mar 15, 1977: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44280), American Falls, ID, Substantial damage. Hunting coyotes. Flew below top of ridge,un to climb. Contd into canyon,unable to turn arnd. - [Accident 19770216003799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770216003799A), Feb 16, 1977: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44152), Las Vegas Nv, NV, Destroyed. Blood alcohol level .228 - [Accident 19770214003139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770214003139A), Feb 14, 1977: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44451), Fremont Ca, CA, Substantial damage. R heel brake cable failed. Hit C-172,N79593,substantial damage. - [Accident 19760922029949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760922029949A), Sep 22, 1976: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44444), Norridgewock, ME, Substantial damage. Undershot runway,landed in gulley 100 feet below runway elevation. No aircraft or engine failure. - [Accident 19740902031019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740902031019A), Sep 2, 1974: Tcraft BC12D1 (N44286), Kalispell, MT, Substantial damage. Hand propped frm behind,throttle full open. Hit hangar. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (69, 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 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 SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [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 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 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 SA2-867](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-867): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA00139LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00139LA): Installation of a replacement S & S Propeller model W7448A1-2. S & S Propellers Inc - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system. Northwest Aircraft Inc. Lists BC Series - [STC SA5755NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5755NM): Installation of a propeller anti theft device. Davis Ray G - [STC SA2350NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA3862NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International All 69: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc12-d1/stcs.md --- 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.