TAYLORCRAFT BC12
Russellville, AR — March 22, 2025
Event Information
| Date | March 22, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA132 |
| Event ID | 20250325199903 |
| Location | Russellville, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.25838, -93.09879 |
| Airport | RUSSELLVILLE RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TAYLORCRAFT |
| Model | BC12 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
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.
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.