Taylorcraft DCO-65 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 19 events recorded from 1982 to 2011.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 01, 2011 | Higginsville, MO | N46112 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landi…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing. |
| Jul 16, 2011 | Boyne City, MI | N50408 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain. |
| Feb 15, 2011 | Americus, IN | N46089 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 20, 2010 | Akron, OH | N61720 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 03, 2009 | Tracy, CA | N51459 | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 28, 2008 | Somerset, TX | N87787 | Incident | substantial | The right main landing gear strut failure due to metal fatigue. |
| Oct 23, 2007 | Fort Myers, FL | N52730 | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 30, 2002 | Little Falls, MN | N50107 | Minor | substantial | The inadequate starting procedure by the pilot. |
| Jun 17, 2001 | Kenosha, WI | N46215 | Serious (1) | destroyed | the inadvertent stall by the pilot. The low altitude was a contributing factor. |
| Jan 10, 2000 | SHERMAN, TX | N48634 | Incident | substantial |
A jammed carburetor needle which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent hard forced landing after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence…A jammed carburetor needle which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent hard forced landing after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence, trees, and pilot's maneuver to avoid these objects. |
| Aug 31, 1997 | FREDERICKSBURG, VA | N4376B | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 21, 1997 | CHARLESTON, WV | N47282 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable (variable) wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The …the pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable (variable) wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The wind condition and proximity of a hangar were related factors. |
| Aug 19, 1995 | ABILENE, TX | N57527 | Serious (2) | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT STALL AS RESULT OF AN ABRUPT MANEUVER. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Sep 01, 1991 | CALHOUN, GA | N43LT | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE GO-AROUND ATTEMPT. FACTOR(S) IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE: THE EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED AT TOUCHDOW…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE GO-AROUND ATTEMPT. FACTOR(S) IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE: THE EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED AT TOUCHDOWN, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MODEL OF AIRPLANE. |
| Jun 01, 1991 | ANTIOCH, CA | N49173 | Incident | substantial |
THAT THE PILOT'S PREFLIGHT WAS IMPROPER; THAT HE DEPARTED WITH THE CARBURETOR HEAT ON; FAILED TO ABORT WHEN IT BECAME EVIDENT THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS NO…THAT THE PILOT'S PREFLIGHT WAS IMPROPER; THAT HE DEPARTED WITH THE CARBURETOR HEAT ON; FAILED TO ABORT WHEN IT BECAME EVIDENT THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT GOING TO TAKE OFF; AND ABRUPTLY LIFTING THE AIRPLANE SO THAT IT BECAME AIRBORNE IN GROUND EFFECT, BUT THEN STALLED AND SETTLED INTO THE TREES. |
| Sep 17, 1989 | ANDREAS, PA | N46216 | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. |
| Apr 22, 1987 | SANFORD, ME | N58032 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 26, 1984 | PALMYRA, WI | N47583 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1982 | SANTA CRUZ, CA | N47325 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |