N95250

Substantial
None

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-DS/N: 9650

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA077
Location
Palmer , AK
Event ID
20230915193070
Coordinates
61.644500, -148.685840
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 exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; loss of airplane control; and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
9650
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
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Address
13500 E JENSEN AVE
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9430
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# ANC23LA077