# Fatal NTSB investigations: Taylorcraft BC12-D NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 2 · 92 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC24FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA032.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Nondalton, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 17, 2024 · N95744 · Substantial damage > The non-certificated pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into the water. - [NTSB ERA18FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA149.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Commerce, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2018 · N94909 · Substantial damage > 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 CEN13FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA078.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Clutier, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2012 · N94973 · Substantial damage > 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 expectation and assumption that there were no above-ground… - [NTSB ERA10LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA422.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Harrison, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N96389 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC06LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA144.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Mayville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N96486 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a simulated engine failure at a low altitude and her failure to maintain clearance from trees and wires, while maneuvering. Also causal was the flight instructor's impairment from prescription medication. - [NTSB DEN05FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA101.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Marble, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2005 · N44269 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain clearance from terrain and obstacles during a go-around. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's lack of recency of experience and lack of mountain flying… - [NTSB CHI05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA023.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wasta, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N39971 · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently pulled the fuel shut off valve resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. - [NTSB FTW04FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA083.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wrightsville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N43005 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern. - [NTSB FTW99FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA143.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Rose Bud, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N95754 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI99FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA147.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Newton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1999 · N96876 · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall and spin into the ground. - [NTSB NYC99FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA037.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Greenville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1998 · N43778 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the tree. - [NTSB MIA98FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA162.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Mccalla, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1998 · N96750 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB LAX97FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA288.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Corcoran, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N96294 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles. - [NTSB CHI96FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA332.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Bellaire, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N43687 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper remedial action, while recovering from an intentional stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin and collision with the terrain. The lack of altitude for recovery was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC94FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA104.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Eagle River, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N95058 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and operating at an inadequate altitude for recovery. - [NTSB LAX94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA015.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N94981 · Destroyed > a failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall while maneuvering the airplane. Contamination of the fuel in the carburetor that produced a partial power loss was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB LAX93LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA313.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N95907 · Destroyed > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selector prior to departure, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall while attempting to return to the runway. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's… - [NTSB FTW93FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA207.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N95851 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane as a result of physical impairment. - [NTSB ATL91FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA138.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Mobile, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N96802 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and his subsequent inadvertent stall during his attempt to return to the departure runway. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA91FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA121.md): Taylorcraft BC-12-D · Naches, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N39976 · Destroyed > The in flight physical incapacitation of the pilot in command. - [NTSB DEN90FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA149.md): Taylorcraft BC 12-D · Homedale, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N5071M · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during maneuvers (buzzing) which resulted in an inadvertent stall of the aircraft. A factor was the intentional buzzing of family members. - [NTSB ANC90FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA088.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1990 · N43949 · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying speed. - [NTSB ANC90FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA061.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Egegik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N95982 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB ATL89FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA150.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Jamestown, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N5003M · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an inadvertent stall. The stall occurred at an altitude which precluded recovery prior to ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of proficiency in the airplane. - [NTSB FTW88FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA069.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Big Spring, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N29779 · Destroyed > The pilot was on a local pleasure flight practicing aerobatic maneuvers in the vicinity of the airport. Witnesses thought the pilot was entering the pattern for landing at the completion of the aerobatic practice. They noted a power reduction after which the… - [NTSB CHI87FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA177.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Morris, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1987 · N99AW · Destroyed > The plt was ferrying the acft from Ohio to Alaska. While en route, he stopped & refueled at Morris, MN. After he took off, the plane crashed in an open field about 1/2 mi from the arpt. No known witnesses saw the acdnt, but a passerby found the acft on its… - [NTSB CHI85FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA067.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1984 · N5219M · Destroyed > Carburetor icing conditions existed on the day of the accident. The plt stated that after takeoff, he stayed in the traffic pattern to ensure he would not experience carburetor icing problems. He then departed the traffic pattern & overflew a wooded area… - [NTSB CHI85FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA021.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Kiel, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N43833 · Destroyed > Witnesses observed acft performing aerobatics during demo flight prior to prospective sale of acft to buyer/pax. A plt/witness observed the acft executing slow speed stalls and enter a spin from an altitude of about 1000 ft. recovery was accomplished at about… - [NTSB NYC84FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA189.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · South Paris, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1984 · N95040 · Destroyed > Before the accident, the plt was last seen on 3/9/84 at 1530 EST & had not expressed any intentions of flying. At 1730, his car was located at the arpt & his acft, which had been kept there, was gone. The acft was found on 5/24/84 where it had crashed on… - [NTSB FTW83FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA313.md): Taylorcraft BCS 12-65 · Odessa, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1983 · N1776B · Destroyed > The acft collided with wires and the ground during recovery from an aerobatic maneuver. The plt had done what appeared to be a maneuver similiar to a hammerhead stall shortly after first takeoff. The acft appeared to be recovering as it 'bottomed out' at… - [NTSB NYC83FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA061.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Alton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1983 · N95176 · Destroyed > The pax stated that the fuselage & right wing tanks contained automotive fuel. The eng was warmed up an estimated 30 minprior to takeoff. The acft was observed to lift off about 1/2 way down the 1600 ft strip. At about 30-40 ft the acft began a right banking… - [NTSB FTW81FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA144.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 19, 1981 · N43506 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA021.md): Tavlorcraft BC-12D · Stevensville, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 14, 1981 · N96689 · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA005-127891.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · St.Ignatius, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 13, 1980 · N95518 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA053.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Sedan, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1980 · N44149 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN80FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA045.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Loma, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1980 · N96812 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI78FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA060.md): Wooddell Pusher · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 20, 1978 · N2542 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA023.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Lowell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 16, 1978 · N96797 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN78FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA022.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 5, 1978 · N43021 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC78DAH09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAH09-201258.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Red Devil Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1977 · N39133 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC77FHA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHA30.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Sciota, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 29, 1977 · N43805 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC77FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA061.md): Piper PA-16 · Collins, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1977 · N6862K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC76AN079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN079.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Minorsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 16, 1976 · N43435 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA76AM038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM038.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Rockledge, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 28, 1975 · N96067 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI76AC016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC016.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Circleville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 24, 1975 · N43787 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW76FPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPG14.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 7, 1975 · N95883 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA75AM067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM067.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Homosassa Spg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 8, 1975 · N96102 · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC74AK023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74AK023.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Fairbury, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 14, 1973 · N5041M · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC74AK014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74AK014.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Slayton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 2, 1973 · N96184 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC74AA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74AA007.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 16, 1973 · N43383 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=8850316&fatal=1&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('8850316')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=8850316 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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