N43272TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D2023-03-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-DS/N: 6931

Summary

On March 25, 2023, a Taylorcraft BC12-D (N43272) was involved in an accident near Hillsboro, MO. The accident resulted in 1 minor 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 clearance from trees during final approach to landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA143. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N43272.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 25, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA143
Location
Hillsboro, MO
Event ID
20230328106963
Coordinates
38.181000, -90.618000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach to landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
6931
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
ISAACSON ARTHUR T
Address
6008 HWY Y
City
HILLSBORO
State / Zip Code
MO 63050
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# CEN23LA143