Taylorcraft B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 1989 | LONGBRANCH, WA | N39976 | Incident | substantial |
THE POOR IN-FLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT TO LAND ON WATER, DOWNWIND. HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL A…THE POOR IN-FLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT TO LAND ON WATER, DOWNWIND. HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND NOSE OVER OF THE AIRPLANE. |
| Jun 06, 1989 | VANCOUVER, WA | N96202 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING GROUND ROLL, RESULTING IN A GROUND LOOP AND NOSE OVER. THE CROSSWIND IS CONSIDERED …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING GROUND ROLL, RESULTING IN A GROUND LOOP AND NOSE OVER. THE CROSSWIND IS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT. |
| May 21, 1989 | JAMESTOWN, TN | N5003M | Fatal (2) | substantial |
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO AVOID AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE STALL OCCURRED AT AN ALTITUDE WHICH PRECLUDED RECOVERY PRIOR TO GROU…THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO AVOID AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE STALL OCCURRED AT AN ALTITUDE WHICH PRECLUDED RECOVERY PRIOR TO GROUND IMPACT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF PROFICIENCY IN THE AIRPLANE. |
| Apr 09, 1989 | GORHAM, ME | N43561 | Serious (2) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHEN HE DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION DURING A LOW PASS AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER A STALL/SPIN. T…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHEN HE DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION DURING A LOW PASS AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER A STALL/SPIN. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND WAS A FACTOR. |
| Nov 13, 1988 | CARRIZOZO, NM | N43603 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 25, 1988 | LENEXA, KS | N39231 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 15, 1988 | TEHACHAPI, CA | N44022 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 1988 | SEATTLE, WA | N96248 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 1988 | SURF CITY, NC | N96522 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 06, 1988 | CALERA, AL | N24487 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 1988 | RAINY PASS, AK | N95165 | Incident | 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 |
| May 30, 1988 | ELOY, AZ | N27463 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT SPIRAL. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS TH…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT SPIRAL. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRCRAFT MAKE AND MODEL. |
| May 27, 1988 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N43411 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 21, 1988 | BROOKHAVEN, NY | N96193 | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO AROUND. PILOT LANDED IN SCRUB PINES AND AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. |
| May 02, 1988 | CANFIELD, OH | N5061M | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 13, 1988 | MAIDEN, NC | N23899 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1988 | BIG SPRING, TX | N29779 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1987 | MANILA, UT | N43424 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 1987 | BINGHAM, ME | N96241 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1987 | MORRIS, MN | N99AW | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 01, 1987 | DYCKESVILLE, WI | N33967 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 1987 | ILIAMNA, AK | N95695 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |