# Universal TAYLORCRAFT BC12D-85

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9230924
- Manufacturer (registry): UNIVERSAL
- Model: TAYLORCRAFT BC12D-85
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-taylorcraft-bc12d-85

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

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 ANC05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA118), Aug 9, 2005: Taylorcraft BC12D-85 (N5616M), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which precipitated an emergency descent and landing, and resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and trees. A…
- [NTSB ANC81DAG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG05), Sep 27, 1980: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N5616M), Chugiak, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FER19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FER19), Feb 10, 1977: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N5616M), Wyoming, MN, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20050809018249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050809018249A), Aug 9, 2005: Tcraft BC12D85 (N5616M), Wasilla, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The private pilot rated airman and his son were on a pleasure flight near pitman road about 10 miles west of Wasilla Alaska. The pilot decided to descend…
- [Accident 19800927049609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800927049609A), Sep 27, 1980: Tcraft BC12D85 (N5616M), Chugiak, AK, Substantial damage. Tried to take off on mud flat. Failed to accelerate. Struck ditch on premature liftoff.
- [Accident 19770210002999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770210002999A), Feb 10, 1977: Tcraft BC12D85 (N5616M), Wyoming, MN, Substantial damage. Frozen lake. Landing tie struts showed evidence previous damage. Ski equipped.

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