# NTSB Accident NYC06LA144
> **Taylorcraft BC12-D** · 2006-06-13 · Mayville, NY, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC06LA144
- **Event ID:** 20060622X00801
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-06-13
- **Location:** Mayville, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.268054, -79.481666
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Taylorcraft
- **Model:** BC12-D
- **Registration:** N96486
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a simulated engine failure at a low altitude and her failure to maintain clearance from trees and wires, while maneuvering. Also causal was the flight instructor's impairment from prescription medication.

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