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
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. 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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