# 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 4 of 11 · 531 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC88LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA117.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Rainy Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1988 · N95165 · Substantial damage > The plt attempted to fly thru Rainy Pass, AK, but said he flew up the wrong valley. As he contd, the acft got into a situation where the plt was unable to turn around or outclimb rising terrain. Subsequently, the acft crash landed on the mountain side at an… - [NTSB LAX88LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA235.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1988 · N96384 · Substantial damage > The plt completed his participation in the 'bomb drop' portion of an air show and he attempted to land on rwy 22. The plt reported that his touchdown was normal but he lost control of his acft during the landing rollout. The wind direction was variable & its… - [NTSB CHI88LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA126.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Aledo, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N95061 · Destroyed > During takeoff roll the pilot reported he experienced a loss of directional control and elected to lift the aircraft off the ground prematurely in an effort to avoid running into a cornfield. Unable to establish the proper rate of climb, and unable to clear… - [NTSB DEN88FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA112.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1988 · N43411 · Destroyed > The pilot and his passenger decided to make a local personal flight. The pilot said he saw a squall line approaching the airport, but thought he could get off the ground before it arrived. He took off and started a left crosswind turn. A gust of wind lifted… - [NTSB NYC88LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA145.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Brookhaven, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1988 · N96193 · Substantial damage > Loss of power due to carburetor ice during an attempted go around. Pilot landed in scrub pines and airplane nosed over. - [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 DEN87LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA229.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Manila, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1987 · N43424 · Substantial damage > The student plt was landing at an uncontrolled airport with an asphalt runway 5300 x 60 ft oriented 250 degrees. She said she made 3 passes over the airport to check for conditions and then executed a normal landing. Shortly after touchdown the aircraft… - [NTSB NYC87LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA239.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Bingham, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1987 · N96241 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd he was taking off from a lake & was climbing thru about 200-300 ft AGL when the acft enctrd a severe downdraft. Subsequently, the float plane collided with rising terrain. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was rprtd. The plt rprtd 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 ANC87LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1987 · N95695 · Substantial damage > The student pilot stated that during a landing roll on the gravel bar he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back. - [NTSB NYC87LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA176.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N4889L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Taylorcraft, N43978, collided with the tail of Piper, N4889L while both were taxiing to rwy 22. The plt of the Taylorcraft stated that he was taxiing parallel to the rwy and the Piper came from behind and to the left to cross in front of him. The plt of… - [NTSB SEA87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA115.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1987 · N43944 · Destroyed > The plt made a hard landing while attempting to land on smooth, glassy water. The landing gear float rigging broke on impact which allowed the acft to enter the water. The acft filled with water and sank. - [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 ANC87LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA010.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Unalakleet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1986 · N95248 · Substantial damage > The private pilot with 14 hours experience in this airplane did not recognize that the carburetor heat control was not functioning properly. He did not recall draining the airplane's fuel sumps after refueling from exposed fuel tanks prior to takeoff.… - [NTSB ANC87LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA005.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Chickaloon Flat, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1986 · N39146 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command refused to cooperate and would not submit an NTSB form 6120.1 nor would he discuss the accident except that he crashed upon landing. The plts med. Cert had expired. - [NTSB ATL86LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA250.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Elkin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1986 · N44215 · Substantial damage > Plt said he had been performing take offs and landings. Engine lost RPM at about 50 AGL. An attempt was made to land on the sod rwy which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the right main landing gear. Plt said he suspected carburetor icing. Icing… - [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 SEA86LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA214.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Cusick, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1986 · N95913 · Substantial damage > The pilot was performing as a barnstormer close to a local fair. After completion of several low passes the pilot was attempting to make a steep 180 degree turn to a landing. The turn was completed at insufficient altitude to recover and the aircraft struck… - [NTSB LAX86LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA300.md): Taylorcraft 19 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1986 · N43876 · Substantial damage > The plt applied the brakes heavily during the landing roll. As the aircraft slowed to approximately 5 mph it nosed over on its back. - [NTSB CHI86LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA161.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Lake George, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1986 · N13363 · Destroyed > The plt was attempting to takeoff from a field when the accident occurred. During takeoff, the acft failed to clear trees at the departure end of the field. The acft contacted the trees and descended to the terrain. The plt had diverted to this field during a… - [NTSB ANC86LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA072.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1986 · N8597D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilots of each acft stated they thought that the left float and prop of the Taylorcraft had come in contact with the rt wing and rt landing gear of the Piper. The plts failed to see the other acft in time to avoid the collision. Both acft nosed over… - [NTSB NYC86LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA106.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · W. Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1986 · N43543 · Substantial damage > On approach to Milford airport, the flight collided with power lines and crashed. The pilot made a missed approach then on second approach collided with wires, the pilot stated that it was dark and he did not see the wires until it was too late. - [NTSB CHI86FEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEC01.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Leslie, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1986 · N94903 · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced lndg following a loss of power after a low pass over an off arpt intended landing area. The plt was overflying a field belonging to a friend in preparation for a possible landing when a loud clunk was heard from the eng… - [NTSB DEN86LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA109.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1986 · N43139 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was performing touch & go landings. When the accident occurred. On the first landing a wind gust raised the right wing. The plt stated he 'tried to straighten out' the acft when it went off the right side of the rwy. The left main… - [NTSB NYC86LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA086.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Tioga, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1986 · N43529 · Substantial damage > The pilot decided to make an off airport landing after becoming confused as to his exact location. During the landing a wind from the right caught the aircraft and it drifted left into trees. The pilot stated he had VFR sectional charts with him at the time… - [NTSB SEA85LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA232.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N95515 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the acft's eng ceased operating for unknown reasons. During the landing rollout, the acft struck a fence and nosed over. - [NTSB MKC85LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA145.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1985 · N95162 · Substantial damage > While taxiing to takeoff, the plt was proceeding between 2 rows of hangars. He stated that he was having a problem with the acft transceiver & was adjusting it for taxi instructions. At about that time, the right wing tip of the acft struck the tail rotor of… - [NTSB NYC85LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA093.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1985 · N43871 · Substantial damage > The plt reported he was flying at about 25 ft above water. As the acft crossed over a grass covered sand bar, the gear encountered 'swail grass' & the acft was 'dragged in.' The plt also reported that the acft had encountered turbulence; however, a witness… - [NTSB DEN85LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA039.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Conrad, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1984 · N96059 · Substantial damage > Plt stated takeoff was being made on a dirt trail, heading 270 degrees, with a 20 kt headwind. Just prior to rotation wind shifted to a direction from the south-southwest. Acft drifted off right side of trail, contacted a ditch and nosed over. - [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 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 CHI84LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA323.md): Fairchild BC12-D · Hessel, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1984 · N94955 · Destroyed > Acft departed in VFR conditions for short x-country flt. No weather briefing was obtained. On initial encounter with deteriorating ceiling and visibility conditions, plt reduced altitude in attempt to maintain ground reference. Course reversal not initiated… - [NTSB ANC84LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA060.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1984 · N95120 · Substantial damage > The plt was repositioning the acft from a private strip near palmer, AK, to his property near Talkeetna, AK. After stopping at the Talkeetna arpt, he was hand propping the acft when the eng started & the acft began moving. The plt tried to turn off the mags,… - [NTSB CHI84LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA172.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Winona, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1984 · N5184M · Substantial damage > After landing, the plt was turning left onto the taxiway when the wind lifted the right wing and tail of the acft. The acft nosed over. - [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 ANC84LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA019.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N95666 · Destroyed > The eng quit after takeoff. The plt was able to return to the arpt but landed on a Piper super cub. Water was found in the carburetor & main fuel tank. - [NTSB CHI84LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA043.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Gatzke, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1983 · N95180 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground when the pilot attempted a low level turn. - [NTSB ANC83FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA127.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1983 · N95261 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he took off to the southeast into a wind of 10 gusting 15 KTS. After lift-off, he turned to avoid houses on the southeastern shoreline. After he was in a left climbing turn, the acft began descending toward the lake. To avoid stalling,… - [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 SEA83LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA071.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1983 · N44025 · Substantial damage > The pilot collided with a parked aircraft while taxiing for takeoff. The weather was VMC and the taxiways were clear. The pilot said the right wing of his aircraft struck the left wing of the parked aircraft and the moving aircraft swung around into the other… - [NTSB ANC83FAG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FAG07.md): Taylorcraft BC-12-D · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 1983 · N43606 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was ground looped to prevent an overrun and collided with a snow berm during landing. The pilot stated thathe floated half way down the runway prior to touchdown. When he tried to turn, the acft weathervaned into the wind and steered him to the… - [NTSB ANC83LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA040.md): Taylorcraft BC-12-D · White Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1983 · N39196 · Substantial damage > The plt was demonstrating ski landings on river ice. The OAT was at least minus 20 deg f. after a prolonged power-off descent he recognized a need for additional power but the eng would not respond. The plt attempted to stretch his glide but the acft stalled… - [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 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 ATL82DA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA237.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Spout Springs, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1982 · N96046 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the wind was gusting and shifting as he was landing with a cumulus build-up nearby. He reported that during his landing, he increased his airspeed to compensate for a gusty crosswind. The pilot stated that the mechanical brakes did not… - [NTSB CHI82DA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA286.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Brooklyn Park, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N96055 · Substantial damage > The pilot took off from a 900 ft sod airstrip with a reported 6 kt head wind. He stated that there was not enough power to climb and the aircraft remained about 20 to 30 ft AGL. Due to the proximity of obstacles a forced landing was made in an open field… - [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… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=8850316&page=5 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=8850316&page=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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