N96023TAYLORCRAFT BC-12D 1992-02-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

TAYLORCRAFT BC-12D S/N: 8323

Summary

On February 23, 1992, a Taylorcraft BC-12D (N96023) was involved in an accident near Gibson Island, MD. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE WITH WATER, WHICH RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH WATER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO DESCEND WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N96023.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 23, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA066
Location
GIBSON ISLAND, MD
Event ID
20001211X14176
Coordinates
39.070484, -76.420700
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE WITH WATER, WHICH RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH WATER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO DESCEND WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
8323
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
BC-12D TAYB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FRENCH HARRY E JR
Address
1308 PETERMAN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ALEXANDRIA
State / Zip Code
LA 71301-3435
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC92LA066