# NTSB ANC81DAG05: Taylorcraft BC12-D, N5616M, Chugiak, AK, September 27, 1980

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: September 27, 1980
- Place: Chugiak, AK · CHUGIAK, AK
- Location: 61.3889° N, 149.4819° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Chugiak, AK, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=61.3889&lon=-149.4819&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report October 30, 1980
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 128849
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC81DAG05
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG05

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2330  80/9/27  NR.CHUGIAK,AK         TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D  CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 23, 335
        TIME - 1830                    N5616M              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 145 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
         CHUGIAK,AK                   ANCHORAGE,AK
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLIDED WITH: DITCHES                                   TAKEOFF: RUN
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND
        REMARKS- TKOF FRM MUD FLAT,HIT DITCH BFR LIFT-OFF.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5616M](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5616M-2013-08-20), registration cancelled 2013-08-20, S/N 12016, built 1948 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D
- Registry model: [Universal TAYLORCRAFT BC12D-85](https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-taylorcraft-bc12d-85) (registry code 9230924) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19800927049609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800927049609A), Sep 27, 1980: Tcraft BC12D85, Chugiak, AK, Substantial damage. Tried to take off on mud flat. Failed to accelerate. Struck ditch on premature liftoff.

## Other investigations on N5616M (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA118), Aug 9, 2005: Taylorcraft BC12D-85 (N5616M), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which precipitated an emergency descent and landing, and resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and trees. A…
- [NTSB MKC77FER19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FER19), Feb 10, 1977: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N5616M), Wyoming, MN, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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