# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [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 DFW06CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA143.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N95016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing high wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC06CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA087.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N43497 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB DEN06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA025.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2005 · N96924 · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA086.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · St Marys, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N39216 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the standpipe the airplane impacted when the airplane exited the runway.
- [NTSB DFW05CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA246.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Guion, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N95006 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA100.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Altoona, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N95822 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure, resulting in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB CHI05CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA167.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N95145 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control by the dual student and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [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 SEA05CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA116.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N96156 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in executing a go-around which resulted in his failure to obtain altitude/clearance with trees.
- [NTSB DEN05LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA069.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N39230 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were crosswind weather conditions and a lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA033.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Cocoa Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2004 · N44263 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude resulting in flight collision with ground and subsequent collision with fence.
- [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 ANC04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA013.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N44047 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershot landing, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB DEN03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA066.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2003 · N43591 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A contributing factor was the unfavorable wind gust.
- [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 NYC02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA103.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Roxbury, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2002 · N36322 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane encountering an unanticipated downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gaston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N43085 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA024.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Copperopolis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2001 · N43382 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude on final approach to landing, which resulted in a low approach and impact with a fence at the runway threshold. The impact lead to a subsequent loss of control and nose over.
- [NTSB NYC02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA020.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Farmville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N43529 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the CFI's decision to conduct the flight from the airplane's right seat, which was not equipped with brakes.
- [NTSB SEA01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA164.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Winston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N95223 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during the initial takeoff. A fence was a factor.
- [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 ANC01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA068.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N95274 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during taxi from landing. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2001 · N43143 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's lack of adequate supervision of the training flight, and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll out. Factors on the accident were the lack of brake pedals installed on the right pilot position of the airplane,…
- [NTSB ANC01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA013.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N96920 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB CHI00LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA205.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Decatur, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N5080M · Substantial damage
  > the left main landing gear brake was locked during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the uneven terrain on which the landing was made.
- [NTSB ANC00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA067.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N95250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off run. Factors associated with the accident were rough/uneven, soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA065.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2000 · N43863 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor in this accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD00FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA034.md): Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 · Dameron, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N43459 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the float landing gear system due to non-standard repairs, improper modifications, and corrosion.
- [NTSB NYC00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA010.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N52951 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Was the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Stearman.
- [NTSB ANC99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA129.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N96921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and improper starting procedure.
- [NTSB CHI99LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA241.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Aitkin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N96884 · Substantial damage
  > the right spring in the tailwheel assembly's separation. Factors were the fatigue in the landing gear, the maintenance personnel not identifying the fatigue during the annual inspection, and the right main gear's separation.
- [NTSB ANC99LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA080.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1999 · N95064 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop during a high speed taxi. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's decision to taxi the airplane at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB ANC99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA076.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N43373 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [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 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 SEA98LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA184.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Flying M Ranch, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N95318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), and the resultant stall/mush of the aircraft into the terrain. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around into rising terrain, landing with a tailwind, and trees…
- [NTSB SEA98LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA180.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1998 · N46TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action to correct for a crosswind gust. The crosswind gust was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA147.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N43140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB ATL98LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA110.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1998 · N96175 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision to attempt a forced landing in a field 2 miles from an airport, leading to an on-ground collision with rough terrain. A factor was the pilot's physiological need.
- [NTSB ANC98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA111.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N96346 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor associated with the accident were willow trees near the airstrip.
- [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 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 SEA96LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA143.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Sun Valley, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N95658 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed for the go-around. The crosswind, downdraft, and high density altitude were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1996 · N39966 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing.

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## 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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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