NTSB investigations: Taylorcraft BC12-D, AK
69 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 | 3 |
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| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' 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'))
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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" = 'AK' 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'))
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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 ANC23LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; loss of airplane control; and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC22LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach to landing which resulted in an impact with a snow berm and a nose over.NTSB ANC21LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the airplane encountering a crevasse.NTSB ANC14CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter at low altitude and collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of knowledge of local wind conditions.NTSB ANC09CA078Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to remain clear of the propeller after starting the float-equipped airplane's engine by hand-propping.NTSB ANC09CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked truck during takeoff from a roadway, resulting in a collision with the truck.NTSB ANC09CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Nome, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area.NTSB ANC07CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Hope, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in a loss of control during the taxi from landing.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 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 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 ANC99LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and improper starting procedure.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 ANC98LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush.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 ANC96LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Palmer, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing.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 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 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 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 ANC88LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Rainy Pass, AKThe plt attempted to fly thru Rainy Pass, AK, but said he flew up the wrong valley. As he contd, the acft got into a situation where the plt was unable to turn around or outclimb rising terrain. Subsequently, the acft crash landed on the mountain side at an…NTSB ANC87LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Iliamna, AKThe student pilot stated that during a landing roll on the gravel bar he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back.NTSB SEA87LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Ketchikan, AKThe plt made a hard landing while attempting to land on smooth, glassy water. The landing gear float rigging broke on impact which allowed the acft to enter the water. The acft filled with water and sank.NTSB ANC87LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Soldotna, AKThe 280 hour private pilot was observed doing steeply banked turns in excess of 90 degrees, inside loops and other aerobatic maneuvers, prior to entering a spin at an estimated altitude of 1500 to 2000 feet. The airplane completed approximately 8 turns prior…NTSB ANC87LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Unalakleet, AKThe private pilot with 14 hours experience in this airplane did not recognize that the carburetor heat control was not functioning properly. He did not recall draining the airplane's fuel sumps after refueling from exposed fuel tanks prior to takeoff.…NTSB ANC87LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Chickaloon Flat, AKThe pilot-in-command refused to cooperate and would not submit an NTSB form 6120.1 nor would he discuss the accident except that he crashed upon landing. The plts med. Cert had expired.NTSB ANC86LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilots of each acft stated they thought that the left float and prop of the Taylorcraft had come in contact with the rt wing and rt landing gear of the Piper. The plts failed to see the other acft in time to avoid the collision. Both acft nosed over…NTSB ANC84LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Talkeetna, AKThe plt was repositioning the acft from a private strip near palmer, AK, to his property near Talkeetna, AK. After stopping at the Talkeetna arpt, he was hand propping the acft when the eng started & the acft began moving. The plt tried to turn off the mags,…NTSB ANC84LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Anchorage, AKThe eng quit after takeoff. The plt was able to return to the arpt but landed on a Piper super cub. Water was found in the carburetor & main fuel tank.NTSB ANC83FA127Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AKAccording to the plt, he took off to the southeast into a wind of 10 gusting 15 KTS. After lift-off, he turned to avoid houses on the southeastern shoreline. After he was in a left climbing turn, the acft began descending toward the lake. To avoid stalling,…NTSB ANC83FAG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12-D · Aleknagik, AKThe aircraft was ground looped to prevent an overrun and collided with a snow berm during landing. The pilot stated thathe floated half way down the runway prior to touchdown. When he tried to turn, the acft weathervaned into the wind and steered him to the…NTSB ANC83LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12-D · White Mountain, AKThe plt was demonstrating ski landings on river ice. The OAT was at least minus 20 deg f. after a prolonged power-off descent he recognized a need for additional power but the eng would not respond. The plt attempted to stretch his glide but the acft stalled…NTSB ANC82DAG36Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Settlers Bay, AKWhile on a cross-country flight from wasilla to king lake the pilot decided to do some touch and go landings at Settlers Bay. The pilot stated that on his third landing the left brake locked and the aircraft swerved off the runway into a ditch nosing over.NTSB ANC82DA026Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Willow, AKThe owner of the aircraft was a student pilot. She asked a private pilot to accompany her after she had skis installed on the aircraft. She had been indorsed for solo flight in the aircraft, but had no qualified instruction on ski operations. The private…NTSB ANC82DAA02Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Nome, AKNTSB ANC80DAH03Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AKNTSB ANC78DAH05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Akhiok, AKNTSB ANC78DAH09Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BC-12D · Red Devil Lake, AKNTSB ANC77DAG59Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Kokhanok, AKNTSB ANC77DAG32Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-12D · Kenai, AKNTSB ANC76DAG53Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Pilot Point, AKNTSB ANC75FAG37Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AK