Taylorcraft B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

292

All Events

136

Incidents

66

Minor

41

Serious

49

Fatal (67 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 18, 2000 DECATUR, MI N5080M Minor substantial
the left main landing gear brake was locked during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the uneven terrain on which the landing was mad…

the left main landing gear brake was locked during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the uneven terrain on which the landing was made.

Feb 02, 1999 DAINGERFIELD, TX N44174 Minor substantial An undetermined airframe malfunction which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable.
Sep 20, 1998 FLYING M RANCH, OR N95318 Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), and the resultant stall/mush of the aircraft into the terrain. Factors include …

The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), and the resultant stall/mush of the aircraft into the terrain. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around into rising terrain, landing with a tailwind, and trees and rising terrain off the end of the runway.

Jul 14, 1998 BEDFORD, PA N27616 Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in which he failed to secure the oil filler cap, and his misjudgment of distance and altitude from the ru…

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in which he failed to secure the oil filler cap, and his misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway.

May 09, 1996 WOLFEBORO, NH N29591 Minor substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain control and altitude of the seaplane while circling to draw attention before landing on the lake. A related factor wa…

the pilot's failure to maintain control and altitude of the seaplane while circling to draw attention before landing on the lake. A related factor was that the aircraft was not equipped with a radio.

Aug 30, 1994 PUNTA GORDA, FL N39283 Minor substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO TIEDOWN THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING AN ENGINE START BY HAND PROPPING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE…

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO TIEDOWN THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING AN ENGINE START BY HAND PROPPING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S COMPLACENCY.

Oct 03, 1993 SHOSHONI, WY N44492 Minor substantial FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT.
Sep 13, 1993 PUGET BAY, AK N95608 Minor substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS MISJUDGING HIS ALTITUDE ABOVE THE WATER. A FACTOR WAS THE GLASSY WATER.
Apr 10, 1993 SPOKANE, WA N29553 Minor substantial
FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE SEAT AND THE INADVERTENT STALLING OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE …

FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE SEAT AND THE INADVERTENT STALLING OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE BUILDINGS AND POWER LINES.

Nov 28, 1992 HUSLIA, AK N69MA Minor substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER GLIDEPATH DUE TO LOSS OF VISUAL CUES OVER SNOW COVERED TERRAIN IN SHADOW OF SETTING SUN. FACTORS RELATING…

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER GLIDEPATH DUE TO LOSS OF VISUAL CUES OVER SNOW COVERED TERRAIN IN SHADOW OF SETTING SUN. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE REDUCED LIGHT OF DUSK AND THE REDUCTION OF VISUAL PERCEPTION OF THE PILOT IN CIVIL TWILIGHT.

Aug 08, 1992 SITKA, AK N96368 Minor substantial
THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE LARGE BOULDERS (OBJECTS) B…

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE LARGE BOULDERS (OBJECTS) BESIDE THE RUNWAY.

Feb 23, 1992 GIBSON ISLAND, MD N96023 Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE WITH WATER, WHICH RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH WATER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE AC…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE WITH WATER, WHICH RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH WATER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO DESCEND WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN.

Sep 08, 1991 RANGELEY, ME N95123 Minor substantial
IMPROPER TAKEOFF PLANNING BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES DURING INITIAL CLIMB. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS …

IMPROPER TAKEOFF PLANNING BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES DURING INITIAL CLIMB. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION NOT TO USE THE FULL LAKE SURFACE AVAILABLE FOR TAKEOFF.

Jul 27, 1991 WARRENTON, VA N43494 Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OPERATIONS, WHICH FAILED TO DETECT THE PRESENCE OF WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND RESULTED IN THE LOSS O…

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OPERATIONS, WHICH FAILED TO DETECT THE PRESENCE OF WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF POWER AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING. OTHER RELATED FACTOR: STANDING WATER ON THE GRASSY AREA.

Aug 06, 1990 CHEHALIS, WA N27454 Minor substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WS A RELATED FACTOR.
Apr 28, 1990 MEADVILLE, PA N43778 Minor substantial LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Sep 06, 1988 CALERA, AL N24487 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 06, 1988 CLINTON, MT N95855 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 1988 AGUA DULCE, CA N96384 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1988 ALEDO, IL N95061 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 13, 1988 MAIDEN, NC N23899 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1987 MANILA, UT N43424 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 23, 1987 BINGHAM, ME N96241 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 07, 1986 ELKIN, NC N44215 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 22, 1986 CUSICK, WA N95913 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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