Fatal NTSB investigations: Taylorcraft BC12-D
92 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Taylorcraft BC12-D. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 10 |
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| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 2 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ANC24FA032Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Nondalton, AKThe non-certificated pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into the water.NTSB ERA18FA149Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Commerce, GAThe pilot's failure to effectively mitigate an accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in an undetected partial loss of engine power and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.NTSB CEN13FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Clutier, IAThe pilot’s failure to monitor, recognize, and identify obstacles on approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s expectation and assumption that there were no above-ground…NTSB ERA10LA422Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Harrison, METhe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC06LA144Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Mayville, NYThe 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 DEN05FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Marble, COthe 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 CHI05LA023Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Wasta, SDThe 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 FTW04FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Wrightsville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.NTSB FTW99FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Rose Bud, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI99FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Newton, IAthe failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall and spin into the ground.NTSB NYC99FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Greenville, PAThe 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 MIA98FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Mccalla, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB LAX97FA288Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Corcoran, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles.NTSB CHI96FA332Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Bellaire, MIthe 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 ANC94FA104Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Eagle River, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and operating at an inadequate altitude for recovery.NTSB LAX94LA015Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Yuma, AZa 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 LAX93LA313Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Tehachapi, CAFuel 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 FTW93FA207Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Little Rock, ARThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane as a result of physical impairment.NTSB ATL91FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Mobile, ALThe 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 SEA91FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12-D · Naches, WAThe in flight physical incapacitation of the pilot in command.NTSB DEN90FA149Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC 12-D · Homedale, IDThe 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 ANC90FA088Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying speed.NTSB ANC90FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Egegik, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall.NTSB ATL89FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Jamestown, TNThe 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 FTW88FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Big Spring, TXThe 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 CHI87FA177Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Morris, MNThe 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 CHI85FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, INCarburetor 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 CHI85FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Kiel, WIWitnesses 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 NYC84FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · South Paris, MEBefore 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 FTW83FA313Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BCS 12-65 · Odessa, TXThe 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 NYC83FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Alton, METhe 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 FTW81FA144Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Kerrville, TXNTSB DEN81FA021Accident · 2 fatalClosedTavlorcraft BC-12D · Stevensville, MTNTSB DEN80FA005Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · St.Ignatius, MTNTSB MKC80FA053Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Sedan, KSNTSB DEN80FA045Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Loma, CONTSB CHI78FA060Accident · 2 fatalClosedWooddell Pusher · Fort Wayne, INNTSB CHI78FA023Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Lowell, MINTSB DEN78FA022Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Albuquerque, NMNTSB ANC78DAH09Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC-12D · Red Devil Lake, AKNTSB NYC77FHA30Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12D · Sciota, PANTSB NYC77FA061Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-16 · Collins, NYNTSB NYC76AN079Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Minorsville, PANTSB MIA76AM038Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Rockledge, FLNTSB CHI76AC016Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Circleville, OHNTSB FTW76FPG14Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Little Rock, ARNTSB MIA75AM067Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Homosassa Spg, FLNTSB MKC74AK023Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Fairbury, NENTSB MKC74AK014Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Slayton, MNNTSB ANC74AA007Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Fairbanks, AK