Aircraft Description
N44047 is a 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rogers Luke R in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 3, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200-A engine producing 100 horsepower, N44047 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A54DA1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N44047 was last updated on September 16, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Taylorcraft BC was a pioneering side-by-side training and personal aircraft that competed directly with the tandem-seated Piper Cub during the late 1930s aviation boom. First flown in 1939, it was a high-wing monoplane powered by a 65-horsepower Continental A-65 engine with side-by-side seating for two occupants. Measuring over 22 feet in length with excellent low-speed handling characteristics, the BC became popular with civilian pilot training schools and private owners. The aircraft was manufactured by Taylorcraft Aviation Company in Alliance, Ohio. AviatorDB tracks 2,104 Taylorcraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is TAYB.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N44047. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2003 | ANC04LA013 | Substantial | None | The pilot's misjudged altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershot landing, and subsequent nose over. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC