Taylorcraft BC12-65 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 296 Taylorcraft BC12-65 airframes on record (built 1940–1955), 103 currently registered. 6 have one or more NTSB accident records (6 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Taylorcraft BC12-65 accidents
A partial loss of engine power due to an accumulation of carburetor ice, resulting in an off-airport landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which led to a stall/spin, and the flight instructor’s failure to monitor the approach and provide remedial action before the stall.
The pilot's failure to abort the landing when he lost sight of the runway due to sun glare, and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate descent rate and airspeed on final resulting in a hard landing.