TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D accident at Palmer, AK, 13 Sept 2023

On September 13, 2023, a TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.