N64518TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D2022-04-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-DS/N: 6913

Summary

On April 20, 2022, a Taylorcraft BC12-D (N64518) was involved in an incident near Wasilla, AK. All 1 person 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 failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach to landing which resulted in an impact with a snow berm and a nose over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC22LA032. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N64518.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
NTSB Number
ANC22LA032
Location
Wasilla, AK
Event ID
20220425104996
Coordinates
61.616632, -149.670870
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach to landing which resulted in an impact with a snow berm and a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
6913
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
MERREN EDWARD T
Address
3181 N PARADISE LN
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99623-9261
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# ANC22LA032