TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D
Palmer, AK — September 13, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA077 |
| Event ID | 20230915193070 |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.64450, -148.68584 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TAYLORCRAFT |
| Model | BC12-D |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | Unk |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.