N43494

Substantial
Minor

TAYLORCRAFT BC-12D S/N: 116

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 27, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91LA075
Location
WARRENTON, VA
Event ID
20001212X17468
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 INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OPERATIONS, WHICH FAILED TO DETECT THE PRESENCE OF WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF POWER AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING. OTHER RELATED FACTOR: STANDING WATER ON THE GRASSY AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
116
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
BC-12D TAYB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
BC12-D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
242 ADAMSON CT
City
LONOKE
State / Zip Code
AR 72086-9331
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# BFO91LA075