N43300TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D2021-03-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-DS/N: 6959

Summary

On March 04, 2021, a Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43300) was involved in an incident near Palmer, AK. 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 selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the airplane encountering a crevasse.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N43300.

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