# Universal TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9230916
- Manufacturer (registry): UNIVERSAL
- Model: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 90 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N43288](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43288): [Crane John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRANE%20JOHN%20A), [Kent, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kent), built 1946, S/N 6947
- [N43932](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43932): [Garretson Frederick M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARRETSON%20FREDERICK%20M), [Gardners, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Gardners), S/N 7591
- [N5496V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5496V): [Kaminski Charles D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAMINSKI%20CHARLES%20D), [Lancaster, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lancaster), S/N 6505

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 LAX89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA046), Nov 12, 1988: Univair Taylorcraft BC12-D (N5496V), Kawaihae, HI, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0250), Oct 11, 1964: Taylorcraft BC12D (N39268), Savannah, TN, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19881111050399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881111050399A), Nov 11, 1988: Tcraft BC12D (N5496V), Kawaihae, HI, Substantial damage. Shut engine down to glide aircraft. No starter. Too low for dive start. Landed in a open field and struck a tree.

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