# FAA incident reports: Taylorcraft BC12-D1 A list on [Taylorcraft BC12-D1](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc12-d1.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20250518014869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250518014869A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Willow, AK · May 18, 2025 · N44473 · 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 upside down facing the opposite direction. - [Accident 20220822014949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220822014949A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Hope, AK · Aug 22, 2022 · N96095 · 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 with the left wing tip. Aircraft was stopped after impact. Pilot and passanger got out of the aircraft… - [Incident 20220611009769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220611009769I.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Oxford, ME · Jun 11, 2022 · N44124 · 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 holding right rudder. When the tail wheel came down it appears one tail wheel steering spring departed the… - [Accident 20220603009509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220603009509A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Pittsboro, NC · Jun 3, 2022 · N44374 · 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], of the aircraft was a student pilot that was being prepared for a checkride by instructor [privacy… - [Accident 20190602005859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190602005859A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Sedona, AZ · Jun 2, 2019 · N44249 · 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 injuries. - [Incident 20190410016189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190410016189I.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · St Augustine, FL · Apr 10, 2019 · N5284M · 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 inspection found brakes to be getting inspected and reassemble unable to determine if there where a brake… - [Accident 20130814015069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130814015069A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Eastport, MI · Aug 14, 2013 · N44351 · 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 rolling. After aircraft came to a stop fire erupted and increased in intensity. Aircraft was destroyed in… - [Accident 20100430032799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100430032799A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Skokomish, WA · Apr 30, 2010 · N44362 · 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 sport pilot failed to return that evening, he was reported overdue/missing. The Washington state… - [Accident 20091010054089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091010054089A.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Skokomish, WA · Oct 10, 2009 · N44362 · 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 location. When the sport pilot failed to return that evening, he was reported overdue/missing. The… - [Incident 20080405831599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080405831599I.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · St Marys, GA · Apr 5, 2008 · N44264 · 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 was no damage to aircraft or people on spur 40. - [Incident 20020825024689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020825024689I.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Newington, NH · Aug 25, 2002 · N44444 · 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 on a short runway. The pilot misjudged his altitude allowing the tailwheel to make contact with the… - [Accident 19990202000989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990202000989A.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Daingerfield, TX · Feb 2, 1999 · N44174 · 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 unknown. (-23) pilot was hired to fly aircraft from shv to prv. Near dangerfield, TX., pilot reports… - [Incident 19981013040919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981013040919I.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Huntsville, AR · Oct 13, 1998 · N44283 · 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.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Springdale, AR · Apr 11, 1998 · N44283 · 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 altitude. The pilot elected to land in a field about 10 miles east of Springdale, AR parallel to hwy. 412E.… - [Incident 19960830029609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960830029609I.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · West Ossippee, NH · Aug 30, 1996 · N44164 · 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 time the gear gave way (rt) spreading to both sides. After about 125 feet the aircraft stopped.… - [Accident 19950812024009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950812024009A.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · St Mary, MT · Aug 12, 1995 · N43597 · Destroyed > Encountered downdraft over mountain unable clear terrain. Elected land. Unable flare. Impacted. Flipped over. - [Incident 19940504010099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940504010099I.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Whitefish, MT · May 4, 1994 · N43597 · 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.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Windham, NH · Oct 27, 1992 · N44426 · Minor damage > Float separated from airplane after lift off. Pilot relanded aircraft on lake. - [Accident 19901211053829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901211053829A.md): Tcraft Stcbc · Muskegan, MI · Dec 11, 1990 · N44350 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Ran out of fuel turning base for landing and stalled. - [Incident 19891008039359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891008039359I.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Childress, TX · Oct 8, 1989 · N44161 · 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.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Naknek, AK · Dec 8, 1986 · N44382 · 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.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Peru, NY · Jun 16, 1985 · N44250 · 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.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Michigan City, IN · May 18, 1985 · N44345 · 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.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Drift River, AK · Dec 30, 1982 · N44219 · 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.md): Tcraft BC12D · Fairbanks, AK · Oct 4, 1979 · N44352 · Substantial damage > Attempted landing in strong crosswind. Landed short and left of usable area. Hit tree. - [Accident 19790327005549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790327005549A.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Forestburg, TX · Mar 27, 1979 · N44174 · 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.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Kenai, AK · Feb 11, 1979 · N44310 · 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.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Aurora, IL · May 21, 1978 · N44349 · Substantial damage > Pilots student certificate and medical license had expired. Automo fuel in tanks. - [Accident 19780414010909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780414010909A.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Anchorage, AK · Apr 14, 1978 · N96095 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19771205036269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771205036269A.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Trinidad, TX · Dec 5, 1977 · N44422 · Substantial damage > Wind gusting to 25KTS. - [Accident 19770315006719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770315006719A.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · American Falls, ID · Mar 15, 1977 · N44280 · 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.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Las Vegas Nv, NV · Feb 16, 1977 · N44152 · Destroyed > Blood alcohol level.228 - [Accident 19770214003139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770214003139A.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Fremont Ca, CA · Feb 14, 1977 · N44451 · Substantial damage > R heel brake cable failed. Hit C-172,N79593,substantial damage. - [Accident 19760922029949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760922029949A.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Norridgewock, ME · Sep 22, 1976 · N44444 · Substantial damage > Undershot runway,landed in gulley 100 feet below runway elevation. No aircraft or engine failure. - [Accident 19740902031019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740902031019A.md): Tcraft BC12D1 · Kalispell, MT · Sep 2, 1974 · N44286 · Substantial damage > Hand propped frm behind,throttle full open. Hit hangar. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8850320') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc12-d1/incidents --- 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.