# NTSB investigations: Taylorcraft BC12-D: Loss of control - in flight 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA103.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gold Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2006 · N96758 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while doing a go around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane. - [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 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 CHI03CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03CA022.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N5066M · Substantial damage > A failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low altitude and the soft terrain encountered. - [NTSB CHI01LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA254.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wall, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2001 · N39971 · Substantial damage > The student pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath, failed to obtain proper climb rate, and executed the go-around improperly. Additional factors included the pilot's lack of experience, the crop, and the soft, wet ground. - [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 CHI99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA010.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1998 · N95196 · Substantial damage > The inadequate airspeed by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the gusts and the trees. - [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 LAX97LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA308.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N4459P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting a right slip, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [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 CHI96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA069.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Winner, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N39244 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's diversion of his attention to a perceived engine problem. - [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 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 NYC92LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA008.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Townshend, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N5014M · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed the speed of the airplane to get too slow, resulting in inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. - [NTSB ATL91LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA107.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Spring Creek, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N96743 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed to avoid obstructions and terrain, which resulted in a stall/mush. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind, obstructions, and terrain… - [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 SEA90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA052.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Ashland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1990 · N39205 · Substantial damage > Pilot displayed poor inflight planning and decisions by allowing the airplane's speed to deteriorate to the point that the airplane stalled. The pilot could not fully correct the situation due to a loss of altitude and insufficient clearance from the terrain. - [NTSB CHI89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA162.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Garrettsville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N5131M · Destroyed > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and allowed the aircraft to inadvertently enter a stall/spin. Turbulence was considered to be a contributing factor. - [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 NYC89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA045.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gorham, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1989 · N43561 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed when he diverted his attention during a low pass and allowed the aircraft to enter a stall/spin. The unfavorable wind was a factor. - [NTSB MKC89FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA014.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Lenexa, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1988 · N39231 · Substantial damage > The PIC had been drinking alcoholic beverages before the flt and had taken the prescription anti-depresion drug pamelor. In combination, the adverse side-effects of the drug are magnified. The PIC decided to fly instead of drive to visit a friend working the… - [NTSB LAX89LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA019.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N44022 · Substantial damage > During the landing touchdown, on runway 11, a gust of wind was encountered and the airplane became airborne. The pilot attempted to go around. During the go around attempt the pilot was not able to gain control of the airplane. Winds at the time of the… - [NTSB ATL88LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA163.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Canfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1988 · N5061M · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the he elected to go-around after realizing he was going to land long. A gust of wind lifted up the left wing as he initiated the go-around, and he lost control of the airplane. It subsequently impacted the terrain on the right side of… - [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 ANC87LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA072.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1987 · N96857 · Substantial damage > The 280 hour private pilot was observed doing steeply banked turns in excess of 90 degrees, inside loops and other aerobatic maneuvers, prior to entering a spin at an estimated altitude of 1500 to 2000 feet. The airplane completed approximately 8 turns prior… - [NTSB NYC87DNC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC04.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · West Farmington, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 27, 1986 · N95575 · Substantial damage > The aircraft climbed in a steep attitude after takeoff to an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL. The acft then stalled and impacted the terrain in a left wing low attitude. - [NTSB LAX86LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA339.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Lompoc, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N434CW · Substantial damage > According to the plt's son the plt routinely overflew his home and rocked the wings. The plt indicated that he was flying at 1100 ft MSL (aprx 650 ft AGL) over his son's ranch and decided to demonstrate slow flt. He slowed the acft to 70 mph and made one… - [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 SEA84LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA212.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Medford, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1984 · N5153M · Substantial damage > The pilot had been advised by his CFI to avoid using this airstrip during midday due to thermal disturbances. During power-off approach, updrafts were encountered and a right turn out for go-around was initiated; however, power was not added. The aircraft… - [NTSB CHI82DA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA358.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Springfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1982 · N94979 · Substantial damage > The pilot stalled after takeoff and the plane crashed in a bean field. The pilot was making a 180 degree turn to return to the private strip. No reason was reported for returning. - [NTSB CHI82DA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA217.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · La Porte, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N96054 · Substantial damage > The pilot had flown to the airport to participate in activities of a contest that included spot landings and balloon busting. He stated that on his third pass of a balloon busting contest, he turned too tight, too slow, and the aircraft stalled. The pilot… - [NTSB DEN82DA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA047.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Lisbon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1982 · N43393 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the landing on runway 15, at an altitude of approximately 20 to 30 feet, the wind coming over the snowbanks on the sides of the runway caused turbulence that raised the aircraft and pushed it to the left of the runway. The… - [NTSB ANC82DA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA026.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Willow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 13, 1982 · N5621M · Substantial damage > The owner of the aircraft was a student pilot. She asked a private pilot to accompany her after she had skis installed on the aircraft. She had been indorsed for solo flight in the aircraft, but had no qualified instruction on ski operations. The private… ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('8850316') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=8850316&occurrence=250 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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