N96743

Substantial
None

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D S/N: 9043

Summary

On June 05, 1991, a Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96743) was involved in an incident near Spring Creek, NC. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS AND TERRAIN, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WIND, OBSTRUCTIONS, AND TERRAIN CONDITION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA107. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N96743.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 5, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA107
Location
SPRING CREEK, NC
Event ID
20001212X17167
Coordinates
35.799232, -82.879882
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS AND TERRAIN, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WIND, OBSTRUCTIONS, AND TERRAIN CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
9043
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
BC12-D TAYB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
CO A AND E ENT INC PARADISE ARPT
Status
Deregistered
City
WASHINGTON
State / Zip Code
OK 73093
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# ATL91LA107