Taylorcraft BC-12D N96905
26 September 1991 · Sunset Hills, Missouri, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 26 September 1991 at about 12:15 local time, a Taylorcraft BC-12D registered N96905, operated by Bryan H. Strait, was involved in an accident near Sunset Hills, Missouri, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 12:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Sunset Hills, Missouri, United States
- Nearest airport
- Unk
- Coordinates
- 38.5308, -90.4495
- Aircraft
- Taylorcraft BC-12D
- Registration
- N96905
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Bryan H. Strait
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Fenton → Greenville
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CHI91LA298
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
A BLOCKED FUEL SYSTEM LINE AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPLANE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. HE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE, AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A PARKING LOT, STRIKING TWO PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED CARS. EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM DISCLOSED A FUEL LINE CLOGGED WITH A MATERIAL BELIEVED TO BE GASKET SEALANT. THE BLOCKED LINE PREVENTED FUEL FROM FLOWING TO THE CARBURETOR. THE PILOT RECENTLY PURCHASED THE AIRPLANE AND COULD OFFER NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PRESENCE OF FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE FUEL LINE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Taylorcraft BC-12D accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 1991 | Taylorcraft BC-12D | Warrenton, Virginia, United States | Kirk Wicker | Minor injuries | - |
| 14 Nov 1992 | Taylorcraft BC-12D | Mariposa, California, United States | Joseph E. Carbaugh | No injuries | - |
| 12 Jun 1990 | Taylorcraft BC-12D | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | William Campbell | Fatal | 2 |
| 28 Nov 1992 | Taylorcraft BC-12D | Huslia, Alaska, United States | Ernst, Donald E. | Minor injuries | - |
| 23 Feb 1992 | Taylorcraft BC-12D | Gibson Island, Maryland, United States | Anthony R. LEE | Minor injuries | - |
| 28 Apr 1990 | Taylorcraft BC-12D | Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 1991 | Gremminger KOLB TWINSTAR | St. Genevieve, Missouri, United States | Greg W. Gremminger | Serious injuries | - |
| 13 Aug 1991 | Manville AVID FLYER | Mexico, Missouri, United States | George Manville | Minor injuries | - |
| 10 Sep 1991 | Schweizer G164B | Gideon, Missouri, United States | Wilkens Flying Service | No injuries | - |
| 4 Apr 1991 | Akins STINGER | Blairstown, Missouri, United States | Richard Akins | Fatal | 1 |
| 17 Apr 1991 | Huff PULSAR | Missouri City, Missouri, United States | Glenn E. Huff | Serious injuries | - |
| 2 Oct 1991 | Cessna 150L | Taylor, Missouri, United States | Haerr Field, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |