Taylorcraft BC12D accident near Nibbe, Montana, September 14, 2026
On September 14, 2026 at about 8:29 pm local time, a Taylorcraft BC12D, registered N96888, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Nibbe, Montana. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 14, 2026 · about 8:29 pm local time
- Place
- Nibbe, Montana · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Taylorcraft BC12D · all BC12Ds on the register
- Registration
- N96888 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 270° at 33 knots, gusting 44
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 8,500 ft; a few clouds at 5,500 ft
- Temperature: 64°F (18°C), dew point 28°F (-2°C)
- Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
- Observation at 2:00 pm from KBIL, 25 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KBIL 141953Z 27033G44KT 10SM FEW055 BKN085 18/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND 27044/1948 SLP093 T01831022
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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