# NTSB investigations: Taylorcraft BC12-D, CA

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 WPR11CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA432.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N43220 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX82DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA097.md): Cessna 150 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 6, 1982 · N5678E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of Taylorcraft, N94906, was making mild s-turns as he proceeded down a taxiway. As he was making an s-turn back to the right, he saw a Cessna 150, N5678E, at the right edge of the taxiway on a converging course. He turned left to avoid a collision,…
- [NTSB OAK78DXQ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DXQ40.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Honey Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1978 · N43319 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FVA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVA37.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1978 · N39962 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUA29.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1976 · N39238 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUQ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUQ39.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1976 · N95781 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUG01.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1975 · N43472 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74FVG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVG35.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Burson, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1974 · N96325 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUQ08.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Goleta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1973 · N43132 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUQ15.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1972 · N44075 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73FVA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVA20.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Porterville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1972 · N43850 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72DVD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVD15.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Covelo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1971 · N95251 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUG71.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1971 · N64J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUA19.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Palos Verde, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1970 · N39967 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70FVA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70FVA01.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Visalia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 8, 1970 · N96698 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70FUA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUA01.md): Taylorcraft BC-12A · Orange, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 7, 1970 · N96760 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0237.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1969 · N64J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0168.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1969 · N95218 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0245.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Eureka, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1969 · N43381 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0224.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1968 · N96850 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68F0326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68F0326.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1968 · N43420 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0072.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1967 · N43275 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0052.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · 29 Palms, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1967 · N94999 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0198.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1966 · N43515 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0209.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · 29 Palms, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1966 · N5136M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0125.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1966 · N43486 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0133.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1966 · N43419 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX67F0096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0096.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Santa Susana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1966 · N43698 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66D0203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0203.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Nut Tree, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1966 · N95792 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0592](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0592.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1964 · N43358 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0558.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1964 · N95959 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2625](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2625.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Birds Landing, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 3, 1964 · N43095 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1118.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Barstow, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1964 · N95153 · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  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?model=8850316&state=CA

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