NTSB investigations: Taylorcraft BC12-D
531 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.
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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 DFW06CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Justin, TXThe pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing high wind conditions.NTSB NYC06CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting winds.NTSB DEN06CA025Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Los Lunas, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB CHI06LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · St Marys, KSThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the standpipe the airplane impacted when the airplane exited the runway.NTSB DFW05CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Guion, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB IAD05CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Altoona, PAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedure, resulting in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a hangar.NTSB CHI05CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Palmyra, WILoss of directional control by the dual student and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor resulting in the airplane nosing over.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 SEA05CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's delay in executing a go-around which resulted in his failure to obtain altitude/clearance with trees.NTSB DEN05LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Englewood, COThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were crosswind weather conditions and a lack of familiarity with the aircraft.NTSB MIA05LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Cocoa Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude resulting in flight collision with ground and subsequent collision with fence.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 ANC04LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's misjudged altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershot landing, and subsequent nose over.NTSB DEN03LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · West Jordan, UTthe dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A contributing factor was the unfavorable wind gust.NTSB CHI03CA022Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, MIA failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low altitude and the soft terrain encountered.NTSB NYC02LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Roxbury, NYThe airplane encountering an unanticipated downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the airplane.NTSB SEA02LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Gaston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB LAX02LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Copperopolis, CAThe 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 NYC02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Farmville, VAThe CFI's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the CFI's decision to conduct the flight from the airplane's right seat, which was not equipped with brakes.NTSB SEA01LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Winston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during the initial takeoff. A fence was a factor.NTSB CHI01LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Wall, SDThe student pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath, failed to obtain proper climb rate, and executed the go-around improperly. Additional factors included the pilot's lack of experience, the crop, and the soft, wet ground.NTSB ANC01LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Seward, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during taxi from landing. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC01LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Talkeetna, AKThe instructor pilot's lack of adequate supervision of the training flight, and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll out. Factors on the accident were the lack of brake pedals installed on the right pilot position of the airplane,…NTSB ANC01LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB CHI00LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Decatur, MIthe left main landing gear brake was locked during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the uneven terrain on which the landing was made.NTSB ANC00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Ninilchik, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off run. Factors associated with the accident were rough/uneven, soft terrain.NTSB ANC00LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Nenana, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor in this accident was the tailwind.NTSB IAD00FA034Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D-4-85 · Dameron, MDThe failure of the float landing gear system due to non-standard repairs, improper modifications, and corrosion.NTSB NYC00LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman E75 · Fredericksburg, PAWas the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Stearman.NTSB ANC99LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and improper starting procedure.NTSB CHI99LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Aitkin, MNthe right spring in the tailwheel assembly's separation. Factors were the fatigue in the landing gear, the maintenance personnel not identifying the fatigue during the annual inspection, and the right main gear's separation.NTSB ANC99LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · North Pole, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop during a high speed taxi. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's decision to taxi the airplane at an excessive taxi speed.NTSB ANC99LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12 · Cantwell, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.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 CHI99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Duluth, MNThe inadequate airspeed by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the gusts and the trees.NTSB SEA98LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Flying M Ranch, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), and the resultant stall/mush of the aircraft into the terrain. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around into rising terrain, landing with a tailwind, and trees…NTSB SEA98LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Lincoln City, ORThe pilot's inadequate remedial action to correct for a crosswind gust. The crosswind gust was a factor.NTSB ANC98LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB ATL98LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Thomasville, GAThe pilot's poor in-flight decision to attempt a forced landing in a field 2 miles from an airport, leading to an on-ground collision with rough terrain. A factor was the pilot's physiological need.NTSB ANC98LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor associated with the accident were willow trees near the airstrip.NTSB MIA98FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Mccalla, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB LAX97LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting a right slip, which resulted in an inadvertent 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 SEA96LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Sun Valley, IDthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed for the go-around. The crosswind, downdraft, and high density altitude were related factors.NTSB ANC96LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Palmer, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing.