N8617 — 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N8617 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 8617
- Manufacturer
- Taylorcraft
- Model
- BC12-D
- Year
- 1946
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D).
- May 23, 2013deregistered — Depue Ben W
Frequently asked
- Has N8617 been in an accident?
- Yes. N8617 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N8617?
- N8617 is a 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 8617.
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