N95356

Substantial
Serious

TAYLORCRAFT BC12S/N: 09756

Summary

On August 09, 2025, a Taylorcraft BC12 (N95356) was involved in an accident near Ozark, AR. 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 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA312. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N95356.

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