Taylorcraft B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Nondalton, AK | N95744 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 09, 2022 | Counselor, NM | N24345 | Fatal (1) | substantial | A loss of control while maneuvering at a high-density altitude in gusty wind conditions. |
| May 21, 2018 | Commerce, GA | N94909 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to effectively mitigate an accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in an undetected partial loss of engine power and an aer…The pilot's failure to effectively mitigate an accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in an undetected partial loss of engine power and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff. |
| Apr 29, 2018 | Vryheid, SF | ZS-BLD | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 2013 | Flushing, MI | N36466 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which led to a stall/spin, and the flight instructor’s failure to monito…The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which led to a stall/spin, and the flight instructor’s failure to monitor the approach and provide remedial action before the stall. |
| Nov 28, 2012 | Clutier, IA | N94973 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to monitor, recognize, and identify obstacles on approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with power lines.…The pilot’s failure to monitor, recognize, and identify obstacles on approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s expectation and assumption that there were no above-ground power lines in the area. |
| Jul 28, 2011 | Winterville, NC | N24369 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons as the autopsy was unable to reveal any definitive conditions that would have led to the loss of c…A loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons as the autopsy was unable to reveal any definitive conditions that would have led to the loss of control. |
| Aug 14, 2010 | Harrison, ME | N96389 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 11, 2009 | Skokomish, WA | N44362 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while flying over hilly, forested terrain. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| May 22, 1999 | ROSE BUD, AR | N95754 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| May 09, 1999 | NEWTON, IA | N96876 | Fatal (1) | substantial | the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall and spin into the ground. |
| Dec 12, 1998 | GREENVILLE, PA | N43778 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the tre…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the tree. |
| May 14, 1998 | MCCALLA, AL | N96750 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. |
| Apr 28, 1998 | SITKA, AK | N33902 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were clouds, the pilot's lack of instrument flight e…The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were clouds, the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience, obscuration and mountainous terrain. |
| Aug 15, 1997 | CORCORAN, CA | N96294 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles. |
| Sep 08, 1996 | BELLAIRE, MI | N43687 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the pilot's improper remedial action, while recovering from an intentional stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin and collision with the terrain…the pilot's improper remedial action, while recovering from an intentional stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin and collision with the terrain. The lack of altitude for recovery was a related factor. |
| Jul 08, 1995 | PLATO CENTER, IL | N1027K | Fatal (1) | substantial | the pilot not maintaining an adequate fuel supply, and not maintaining airspeed. |
| Aug 10, 1994 | EAGLE RIVER, AK | N95058 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND OPERATING AT AN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY. |
| Oct 16, 1993 | YUMA, AZ | N94981 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
a failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall while maneuvering the airplane. Contamination of the…a failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall while maneuvering the airplane. Contamination of the fuel in the carburetor that produced a partial power loss was a factor in the accident. |
| Aug 04, 1993 | TEHACHAPI, CA | N95907 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECTLY POSITION THE FUEL SELECTOR PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEE…FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECTLY POSITION THE FUEL SELECTOR PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED MARGIN ABOVE STALL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RETURN TO THE RUNWAY. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM A PREFLIGHT CHECK OR USE A PRETAKEOFF CHECKLIST, HIS FAILURE TO PROPERLY LOAD THE AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE ALLOWABLE WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS, AND PRESSURE TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT PRIOR TO DARKNESS. |