N5619MTAYLORCRAFT BC122022-09-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

TAYLORCRAFT BC12S/N: 12019

Summary

On September 24, 2022, a Taylorcraft BC12 (N5619M) was involved in an accident near Buffalo, NY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb after a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA430. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5619M.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 24, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA430
Location
Buffalo, NY
Event ID
20220926105995
Coordinates
43.066724, -78.683086
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb after a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
12019
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
BC12TAYB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
BC12D-85

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HARDY LEE E
Address
109 LAMBS RUN CREEK RD
City
DUNDEE
State / Zip Code
NY 14837-9180
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# ERA22LA430