# NTSB Accident CEN09CA485
> **TAYLORCRAFT BC12-65** · 2009-07-31 · Flushing, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09CA485
- **Event ID:** 20090803X52257
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-07-31
- **Location:** Flushing, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.052501, -83.804725
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** TAYLORCRAFT
- **Model:** BC12-65
- **Registration:** N77FJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate descent rate and airspeed on final resulting in a hard landing.

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