N43300

Substantial
None

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-DS/N: 6959

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 4, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA023
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20210309102737
Coordinates
61.233417, -147.850210
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 selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the airplane encountering a crevasse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
6959
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
BC12-DTAYB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
BC12-D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BETHKE MATTHEW P
Address
PO BOX 192
City
GIRDWOOD
State / Zip Code
AK 99587-0192
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# ANC21LA023