# 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 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 NYC95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA131.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N43705 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the inadvertent…
- [NTSB SEA95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA098.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N96202 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor heat was not used and aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: the flight instructor's diverted attention, and carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB MIA94LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA202.md): Taylorcraft BC-12-D · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N39283 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to tiedown the airplane prior to attempting an engine start by hand propping. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's complacency.
- [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 ANC94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA065.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Wassila-Cheri, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N96330 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice collecting in the carburetor throat and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the extended water taxi.
- [NTSB SEA94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA056.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Sidney, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N95900 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in loss of directional control.
- [NTSB SEA94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA050.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1994 · N95169 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot in command's application of excessive braking during the landing roll.
- [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 SEA94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA007.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Shoshoni, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N44492 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC93LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA179.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Lake George, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1993 · N5029M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA185.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Puget Bay, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N95608 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his misjudging his altitude above the water. A factor was the glassy water.
- [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 FTW93LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA182.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N96984 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the unexpected encounter with the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA126.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1993 · N43387 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include crosswinds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience in tailwheel type aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA074.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1993 · N3866R · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid, resulting in a ground collision between their two airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA112.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1993 · N44109 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and the subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA017.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Huslia, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N69MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper glidepath due to loss of visual cues over snow covered terrain in shadow of setting sun. Factors relating to the accident were the reduced light of dusk and the reduction of visual perception of the pilot in civil…
- [NTSB LAX93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1992 · N5187M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a sufficient airspeed margin while on final approach, and, after encountering a down draft, his failure to correct the resulting descent rate and maintain a glide path which would maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW92LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA186.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · N949LR · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft crosswind landing capability was exceeded. A factor was the the gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA066.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Gibson Island, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N96023 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance with water, which resulted in an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowed the airplane to descend while making a right turn.
- [NTSB SEA92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1992 · N39298 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was the poor braking conditions on the wet grass strip.
- [NTSB CHI92LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA049.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Decorah, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1991 · N44061 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions, snow covered runway, and snowbanks adjacent to the runway.
- [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 CHI91LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA298.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Sunset Hills, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N96905 · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel system line and inadequate maintenance of the airplane by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC91LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA231.md): Taylorcraft BC/2D · Rangeley, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N95123 · Substantial damage
  > Improper takeoff planning by the pilot which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during initial climb. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's decision not to use the full lake surface available for takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO91LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA075.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N43494 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight operations, which failed to detect the presence of water contamination in the fuel system, and resulted in the loss of power and subsequent forced landing. Other related factor: standing water on the grassy area.
- [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 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 LAX91LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA215.md): Taylorcraft DC12-D · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1991 · N49368 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL91LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA092.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N95170 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to perform a visual lookout sufficiently adequate to avoid a collision at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot of N95170 to communicate on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) and…
- [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 NYC90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA101.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Meadville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N43778 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control by the pilot during landing. Contributing factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [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 CHI90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Millbury, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1989 · N43416 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the aircraft and/or adequately brief the passenger (student pilot), and inadvertent bumping of the throttle by the passenger.
- [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 NYC89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA153.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Newport, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N43562 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft fuel supply was contaminated by water and the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB SEA89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA106.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Longbranch, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N39976 · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight decision by the pilot to land on water, downwind. His failure to compensate for the wind conditions resulted in a loss of control and nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA101.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N96202 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing ground roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over. The crosswind is considered to be a contributing factor to the accident.
- [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 DEN89LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA032.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Carrizozo, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1988 · N43603 · Substantial damage
  > The private plt said his Taylorcraft was secured to the ramp by 3 chains. He tried to hand start the engine, with no one at the controls, and the throttle full open. The engine started, the acft broke the right wing tie down ring, and straightened an 's' hook…
- [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 SEA88LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA186.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Seattle, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1988 · N96248 · Substantial damage
  > Plt received ATIS info which advised of gusty crosswind conditions and low level wind shear and recommended contacting Seattle radio(fss) for further info. Plt did not contact fss and initiated takeoff. At 100-200 ft AGL, acft encountered turbulence, pitched…
- [NTSB ATL88LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA250.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Surf City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1988 · N96522 · Substantial damage
  > A landing was attempted at a private turf strip in gusty wind conditions. At level off for a 3-point landing on rwy 24, the right wing was lifted sharply by a wind gust. Right aileron and rudder were applied and power was added to go-around. As the airplane…

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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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