Taylorcraft B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2008 | Glendale, AZ | N27639 | Incident | minor |
The Kitfox's pilot's failure to ascertain if the intersection he approached was clear of conflicting traffic and the controller's failure to provide p…The Kitfox's pilot's failure to ascertain if the intersection he approached was clear of conflicting traffic and the controller's failure to provide pertinent traffic advisories to both pilots. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility from the cockpits of the conventional gear airplanes. |
| Sep 25, 2007 | Atlantic, PA | N39263 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. |
| Jul 28, 2007 | West Linn, OR | N13060 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The corrosion, fatigue fracture, and subsequent separation of the left wing lift strut attachment fitting. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance…The corrosion, fatigue fracture, and subsequent separation of the left wing lift strut attachment fitting. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance and annual inspection by the owner/pilot/mechanic. |
| Mar 03, 2007 | Hope, AK | N44233 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in a loss of control during the taxi from landing. |
| Nov 21, 2006 | Benton, KY | N148HW | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to fly between the trees during his approach to the runway. |
| Jul 08, 2006 | Gold Hill, NC | N96758 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while doing a go around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and in-flight collision with…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while doing a go around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane. |
| Jun 13, 2006 | Mayville, NY | N96486 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
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…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. |
| May 27, 2006 | Justin, TX | N95016 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing high wind conditions. |
| Apr 03, 2006 | Iliamna, AK | N36291 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terra…The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident were an unfavorable wind, and the pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during the emergency descent. |
| Apr 02, 2006 | Warrenton, VA | N43497 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting winds. |
| Dec 23, 2005 | Los Lunas, NM | N96924 | Serious (1) | minor | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Oct 26, 2005 | St Marys, KS | N39216 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was th…The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the standpipe the airplane impacted when the airplane exited the runway. |
| Sep 20, 2005 | Guion, AR | N95006 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 09, 2005 | Wasilla, AK | N5616M | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which precipitated an emergency descent and landing, and resulted in an in-fli…The total loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which precipitated an emergency descent and landing, and resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and trees. A factor associated with the accident was the power lines. |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Altoona, PA | N95822 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper engine starting procedure, resulting in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a hangar. |
| Jul 09, 2005 | Roosevelt, UT | N36044 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Jul 02, 2005 | Palmyra, WI | N95145 | Incident | substantial | Loss of directional control by the dual student and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor resulting in the airplane nosing over. |
| Jun 29, 2005 | Marble, CO | N44269 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain clearance from terrain and obstacles during a go-around. Factors contrib…the pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain clearance from terrain and obstacles during a go-around. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's lack of recency of experience and lack of mountain flying experience, and the trees. |
| Jun 13, 2005 | Yellow Pine, ID | N96156 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delay in executing a go-around which resulted in his failure to obtain altitude/clearance with trees. |
| Apr 16, 2005 | Englewood, CO | N39230 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were c…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were crosswind weather conditions and a lack of familiarity with the aircraft. |
| Nov 22, 2004 | Cocoa Beach, FL | N44263 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude resulting in flight collision with ground and subsequent collision with fence. |
| Nov 06, 2004 | Wasta, SD | N39971 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot inadvertently pulled the fuel shut off valve resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to m…The pilot inadvertently pulled the fuel shut off valve resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. |
| May 08, 2004 | Cumberland, MD | N26644 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall into transmission lines. |
| Feb 27, 2004 | Wrightsville, AR | N43005 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern. |
| Dec 08, 2003 | Anchorage, AK | N44047 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershot landing, and subsequent nose over. |