Taylorcraft BC-12-D N39976
2 June 1991 · Naches, Washington, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 2 June 1991 at about 21:32 local time, a Taylorcraft BC-12-D registered N39976, operated by Paul R. Allard, was involved in an accident near Naches, Washington, United States. One person was on board and one died. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 21:32
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Naches, Washington, United States
- Coordinates
- 46.7795, -120.8795
- Aircraft
- Taylorcraft BC-12-D
- Registration
- N39976
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Paul R. Allard
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Naches → Gig Harbor
- Aircraft damage
- Destroyed
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA91FA121
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE IN FLIGHT PHYSICAL INCAPACITATION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE ACRFT ABRUPTLY PITCHED NOSE DOWN DURING INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A LAKE, DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED AND IMPACTED WATER. THE POST ACCIDENT MEDICAL EXAM OF THE PILOT REVEALED THE PILOT DIED AS A RESULT OF A STROKE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Taylorcraft BC-12 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 1990 | Taylorcraft BC 12-D | Homedale, Idaho, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 30 Aug 1994 | Taylorcraft BC-12-D | Punta Gorda, Florida, United States | Harold O. Preston | Minor injuries | - |
| 29 Dec 1995 | Taylorcraft BC-12 | Winner, South Dakota, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 1 Jun 1995 | Taylorcraft BC-12 | Geneseo, New York, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 13 Jun 1999 | Taylorcraft BC-12 | Cantwell, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Mar 1983 | Taylorcraft BC-12-D | Aleknagik, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 1991 | Bell BH-47G2A | Waitsburg, Washington, United States | Waitsburg Helicopter Service | No injuries | - |
| 6 Apr 1991 | Robinson R22 BETA | Kent, Washington, United States | Classic Helicopter | No injuries | - |
| 6 Apr 1991 | Grumman American AA-1C | Wenatchee, Washington, United States | James Q. Baxter | No injuries | - |
| 12 Apr 1991 | Aeronca 11AC | Port Orchard, Washington, United States | John D. Gracie | No injuries | - |
| 13 Apr 1991 | Cessna C-172N | Ellensburg, Washington, United States | Interwest Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 17 Apr 1991 | Grumman G-21A | Spokane, Washington, United States | Loel Fenwick | No injuries | - |