# NTSB Accident LAX97FA288
> **Taylorcraft BC12-D** · 1997-08-15 · CORCORAN, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97FA288
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08662
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-15
- **Location:** CORCORAN, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.270534, -119.629585
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Taylorcraft
- **Model:** BC12-D
- **Registration:** N96294
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles.

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