# NTSB Accident LAX02LA024
> **Taylorcraft BC12-D** · 2001-11-09 · Copperopolis, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX02LA024
- **Event ID:** 20011113X02230
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-11-09
- **Location:** Copperopolis, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.93988, -120.659484
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Taylorcraft
- **Model:** BC12-D
- **Registration:** N43382
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude on final approach to landing, which resulted in a low approach and impact with a fence at the runway threshold.  The impact lead to a subsequent loss of control and nose over.

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