N96540 — Taylorcraft BC12-D
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N96540 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 8840
- Manufacturer
- Taylorcraft
- Model
- BC12-D
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hatch Craig R — Lake City, FL
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Taylorcraft BC12-D).
- Nov 17, 2023registered — Hatch Craig R
Frequently asked
- Has N96540 been in an accident?
- Yes. N96540 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N96540?
- N96540 is a Taylorcraft BC12-D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 8840.
- Who is N96540 registered to?
- N96540 is registered to Hatch Craig R of Lake City, FL. Registration status: active.
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