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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2010 | Akron, OH | N61720 | Incident | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Aug 15, 1982 | SANTA CRUZ, CA | N47325 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |