N95356

Substantial
Serious

TAYLORCRAFT BC12S/N: 09756

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 9, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA312
Location
Ozark, AR
Event ID
20250811200745
Coordinates
35.680217, -93.724109
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 clearance from a tree which resulted in the right wing impacting the tree and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
09756
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
BC12TAYB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
BC12-D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
305 ASHBROOK LN
City
RUSSELLVILLE
State / Zip Code
AR 72802-2348
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# CEN25LA312