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 CHI96LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12 · Winner, SDthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's diversion of his attention to a perceived engine problem.NTSB NYC95LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12 · Geneseo, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the inadvertent…NTSB SEA95LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Vancouver, WACarburetor heat was not used and aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: the flight instructor's diverted attention, and carburetor icing conditions.NTSB MIA94LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12-D · Punta Gorda, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to tiedown the airplane prior to attempting an engine start by hand propping. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's complacency.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 ANC94LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Wassila-Cheri, AKCarburetor ice collecting in the carburetor throat and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the extended water taxi.NTSB SEA94LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Sidney, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in loss of directional control.NTSB SEA94LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Burns, ORThe student pilot in command's application of excessive braking during the landing roll.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 SEA94LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Shoshoni, WYFuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft.NTSB ANC93LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Lake George, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB ANC93LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Puget Bay, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his misjudging his altitude above the water. A factor was the glassy water.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 FTW93LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Ozona, TXThe pilot's failure to correctly compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the unexpected encounter with the crosswind.NTSB SEA93LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include crosswinds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience in tailwheel type aircraft.NTSB NYC93LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Pawtucket, RIThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid, resulting in a ground collision between their two airplanes.NTSB CHI93LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and the subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ANC93LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Huslia, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain proper glidepath due to loss of visual cues over snow covered terrain in shadow of setting sun. Factors relating to the accident were the reduced light of dusk and the reduction of visual perception of the pilot in civil…NTSB LAX93LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Mariposa, CAThe 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 FTW92LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Gould, ARThe aircraft crosswind landing capability was exceeded. A factor was the the gusting crosswind.NTSB NYC92LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Gibson Island, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance with water, which resulted in an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowed the airplane to descend while making a right turn.NTSB SEA92LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Chehalis, WAThe failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was the poor braking conditions on the wet grass strip.NTSB CHI92LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Decorah, IAInadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions, snow covered runway, and snowbanks adjacent to the runway.NTSB NYC92LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Townshend, VTThe pilot allowed the speed of the airplane to get too slow, resulting in inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.NTSB CHI91LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Sunset Hills, MOA blocked fuel system line and inadequate maintenance of the airplane by other maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC91LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC/2D · Rangeley, MEImproper takeoff planning by the pilot which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during initial climb. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's decision not to use the full lake surface available for takeoff.NTSB BFO91LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight operations, which failed to detect the presence of water contamination in the fuel system, and resulted in the loss of power and subsequent forced landing. Other related factor: standing water on the grassy area.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 ATL91LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Spring Creek, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed to avoid obstructions and terrain, which resulted in a stall/mush. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind, obstructions, and terrain…NTSB SEA91FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12-D · Naches, WAThe in flight physical incapacitation of the pilot in command.NTSB LAX91LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC12-D · Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft.NTSB ATL91LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Statesboro, GAFailure of both pilots to perform a visual lookout sufficiently adequate to avoid a collision at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot of N95170 to communicate on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) and…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 NYC90LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Meadville, PALoss of directional control by the pilot during landing. Contributing factor was gusty wind conditions.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 SEA90LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Ashland, ORPilot displayed poor inflight planning and decisions by allowing the airplane's speed to deteriorate to the point that the airplane stalled. The pilot could not fully correct the situation due to a loss of altitude and insufficient clearance from the terrain.NTSB CHI90LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Millbury, OHFailure of the pilot to properly secure the aircraft and/or adequately brief the passenger (student pilot), and inadvertent bumping of the throttle by the passenger.NTSB CHI89LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Garrettsville, OHThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and allowed the aircraft to inadvertently enter a stall/spin. Turbulence was considered to be a contributing factor.NTSB NYC89LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Newport, METhe aircraft fuel supply was contaminated by water and the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB SEA89LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Longbranch, WAThe poor in-flight decision by the pilot to land on water, downwind. His failure to compensate for the wind conditions resulted in a loss of control and nose over of the airplane.NTSB SEA89LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing ground roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over. The crosswind is considered to be a contributing factor to the accident.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 NYC89LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Gorham, MEFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed when he diverted his attention during a low pass and allowed the aircraft to enter a stall/spin. The unfavorable wind was a factor.NTSB DEN89LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Carrizozo, NMThe private plt said his Taylorcraft was secured to the ramp by 3 chains. He tried to hand start the engine, with no one at the controls, and the throttle full open. The engine started, the acft broke the right wing tie down ring, and straightened an 's' hook…NTSB MKC89FA014Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Lenexa, KSThe PIC had been drinking alcoholic beverages before the flt and had taken the prescription anti-depresion drug pamelor. In combination, the adverse side-effects of the drug are magnified. The PIC decided to fly instead of drive to visit a friend working the…NTSB LAX89LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Tehachapi, CADuring 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 SEA88LA186Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Seattle, WAPlt received ATIS info which advised of gusty crosswind conditions and low level wind shear and recommended contacting Seattle radio(fss) for further info. Plt did not contact fss and initiated takeoff. At 100-200 ft AGL, acft encountered turbulence, pitched…NTSB ATL88LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Surf City, NCA landing was attempted at a private turf strip in gusty wind conditions. At level off for a 3-point landing on rwy 24, the right wing was lifted sharply by a wind gust. Right aileron and rudder were applied and power was added to go-around. As the airplane…