Taylorcraft B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2025 | Ozark, AR | N95356 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree which resulted in the right wing impacting the tree and a subsequent collision with trees and te…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree which resulted in the right wing impacting the tree and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over trees. |
| May 18, 2025 | Willow, AK | N44473 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Russellville, AR | N39158 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the U.S. Army helicopter pilots to yield the right-of-way to the landing airplane, which resulted in the airplane encountering wake tur…The failure of the U.S. Army helicopter pilots to yield the right-of-way to the landing airplane, which resulted in the airplane encountering wake turbulence emitted from the three departing U.S. Army helicopters, a subsequent loss of directional control, and a runway excursion. |
| Sep 07, 2024 | Trojan, SD | N95078 | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to a loose magneto and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| May 17, 2024 | Nondalton, AK | N95744 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Moultonborough, NH | N43892 | Incident | substantial | The pilots’ failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Whitefish, MT | N43415 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the airport authorities to renew the airport closure NOTAM for the airport. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s inability to …The failure of the airport authorities to renew the airport closure NOTAM for the airport. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s inability to see the runway closure sign. |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Columbia, TN | N29868 | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to an accumulation of carburetor ice, resulting in an off-airport landing and substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Palmer, AK | N95250 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; loss of a…The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; loss of airplane control; and impact with terrain. |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Sibley, IA | N23679 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach resulting in the airplane inadvertently exceeding the critical angle of attack and…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach resulting in the airplane inadvertently exceeding the critical angle of attack and entering an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. |
| Mar 25, 2023 | Hillsboro, MO | N43272 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach to landing. |
| Jan 14, 2023 | Wasilla, AK | N29886 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to remove all water from the fuel tank, which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent partial loss of engine power. |
| Dec 26, 2022 | Navasota, TX | N26625 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Sep 24, 2022 | Buffalo, NY | N5619M | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb after a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitu…The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb after a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude. |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Hope, AK | N96095 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing. |
| Jun 03, 2022 | Pittsboro, NC | N44374 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot, and flight instructor’s, inadequate preflight inspection, during which they failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system…The student pilot, and flight instructor’s, inadequate preflight inspection, during which they failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Wasilla, AK | N64518 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach to landing which resulted in an impact with a snow berm and a nose over. |
| Apr 09, 2022 | Counselor, NM | N24345 | Fatal (1) | substantial | A loss of control while maneuvering at a high-density altitude in gusty wind conditions. |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Murphy, ID | N36430 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Nov 24, 2021 | New Cuyama, CA | N29508 | Minor | destroyed | The pilot’s decision to intentionally crash the airplane. |
| Mar 04, 2021 | Palmer, AK | N43300 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the airplane encountering a crevasse. |
| Feb 07, 2021 | Columbia, SC | N24476 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat. |
| Dec 30, 2020 | Topping, VA | N96540 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over. |
| Oct 13, 2019 | Goddard, KS | N96709 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Oct 01, 2019 | Longs, SC | N95131 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing, and impact with trees. |