Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, while taxiing after landing, the left wing struck a tree, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR22LA325 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 22, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Hope, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Big Indian (None)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Taylorcraft BC12-D1
- N-number
- N96095
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1946
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.