N5003M

Substantial
Fatal

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D S/N: 10303

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 21, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89FA150
Location
JAMESTOWN , TN
Event ID
20001213X28237
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO AVOID AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE STALL OCCURRED AT AN ALTITUDE WHICH PRECLUDED RECOVERY PRIOR TO GROUND IMPACT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF PROFICIENCY IN THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5003M
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
10303
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
BC12-D TAYB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Status
Deregistered
City
CROSSVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 38555
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# ATL89FA150