Taylorcraft BC12-D — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 2,885 Taylorcraft BC12-D airframes on record (built 1938–2000), 1,013 currently registered. 42 have one or more NTSB accident records (45 records total, 4 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Taylorcraft BC12-D accidents
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.
The failure of the U.S. Army helicopter pilots to yield the right-of-way to the landing airplane, which resulted in the airplane encountering wake turbulence emitted from the three departing U.S. Army helicopters, a subsequent loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.
The partial loss of engine power due to a loose magneto and subsequent impact with terrain.
The pilots’ failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.
The failure of the airport authorities to renew the airport closure NOTAM for the airport. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s inability to see the runway closure sign.
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.
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach to landing.