Taylorcraft BC-12 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 48 events recorded from 1982 to 2015.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 1995 | WINNER, SD | N39244 | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's diversion of his attention to a perceived engine problem. |
| Jun 01, 1995 | GENESEO, NY | N43705 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power. Also causal w…The 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 stall/spin and collision with the terrain. |
| Oct 25, 1988 | LENEXA, KS | N39231 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 1988 | SEATTLE, WA | N96248 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 01, 1987 | DYCKESVILLE, WI | N33967 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 25, 1987 | SOLDOTNA, AK | N96857 | Serious (1) | 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 |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
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