How many accidents has the Taylorcraft BC-12D had?

The NTSB has recorded 40 events involving the Taylorcraft BC-12D: 5 fatal, 7 serious, 8 minor injuries, and 20 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Taylorcraft BC-12D a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Taylorcraft BC-12D has 40 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Taylorcraft BC-12D Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 40 events recorded from 1982 to 2015.

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Fatal (6 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
May 12, 2015	Inverness, FL	N43715	Incident	substantial	A disconnection of the tailwheel steering mechanism during landing, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control.
May 27, 2002	Roxbury, NY	N36322	Incident	substantial	The airplane encountering an unanticipated downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the airplane.
May 26, 2000	NENANA, AK	N43863	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor in this accident was the tailwind.
Jun 24, 1999	NORTH POLE, AK	N95064	Incident	substantial	The 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 a… The 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.
Aug 31, 1997	GERLACH, NV	N4459P	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting a right slip, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Sep 18, 1993	LAKE GEORGE, AK	N5029M	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.
May 28, 1993	VANCOUVER, WA	N43387	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS INCLUDE CROSSWINDS, GUSTS, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TAILWHEEL TYPE AIRCRAFT.
Nov 14, 1992	MARIPOSA, CA	N5187M	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED MARGIN WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, AND, AFTER ENCOUNTERING A DOWN DRAFT, HIS FAILURE TO CORRECT THE… THE 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.
Jan 18, 1992	CHEHALIS, WA	N39298	Incident	substantial	THE 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 WE… THE 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.
Sep 26, 1991	SUNSET HILLS, MO	N96905	Incident	substantial	A BLOCKED FUEL SYSTEM LINE AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPLANE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
Jul 01, 1989	NEWPORT, ME	N43562	Incident	substantial	THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SUPPLY WAS CONTAMINATED BY WATER AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT.
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.
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.
Jun 19, 1987	ILIAMNA, AK	N95695	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 24, 1986	UNALAKLEET, AK	N95248	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1985	PERU, NY	N44250	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 29, 1983	CRANE LAKE, MN	N96333	Incident	substantial	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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