Taylorcraft BC-12 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 48 events recorded from 1982 to 2015.

48

All Events

23

Incidents

9

Minor

9

Serious

7

Fatal (8 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 12, 1989 LONGBRANCH, WA N39976 Incident substantial
THE 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 A…

THE 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.
Jun 06, 1989 VANCOUVER, WA N96202 Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING GROUND ROLL, RESULTING IN A GROUND LOOP AND NOSE OVER. THE CROSSWIND IS CONSIDERED …

THE 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.
Oct 25, 1988 LENEXA, KS N39231 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 23, 1988 SEATTLE, WA N96248 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 21, 1988 BROOKHAVEN, NY N96193 Incident substantial LOSS OF POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO AROUND. PILOT LANDED IN SCRUB PINES AND AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
Aug 23, 1987 BINGHAM, ME N96241 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 01, 1987 DYCKESVILLE, WI N33967 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 19, 1987 ILIAMNA, AK N95695 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 25, 1987 SOLDOTNA, AK N96857 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 24, 1986 UNALAKLEET, AK N95248 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 19, 1986 CHICKALOON FLAT, AK N39146 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1986 LOMPOC, CA N434CW Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 29, 1986 LAKE GEORGE, MN N13363 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1985 PERU, NY N44250 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 19, 1985 MICHIGAN CITY, IN N44345 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 27, 1983 ANCHORAGE, AK N95666 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 07, 1983 GATZKE, MN N95180 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 29, 1983 CRANE LAKE, MN N96333 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 08, 1983 ALEKNAGIK, AK N43606 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 31, 1983 WHITE MOUNTAIN, AK N39196 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 23, 1982 MAX, NE N29639 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 19, 1982 SETTLERS BAY, AK N96401 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 23, 1982 LISBON, ND N43393 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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