Taylorcraft B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1993 | DANBURY, CT | N34009 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | UNDETERMINED. |
| Jul 07, 1993 | LITTLE ROCK, AR | N95851 | Fatal (2) | substantial | THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AS A RESULT OF PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT. |
| May 19, 1992 | CHANDLER, AZ | N26535 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
AN EXCESSIVE PULL-UP DURING DEPARTURE AND A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. CONTRIBUTING T…AN EXCESSIVE PULL-UP DURING DEPARTURE AND A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS CONTINUED FLIGHT OPERATIONS WITH KNOWN AIRWORTHINESS DEFICIENCIES. |
| Jul 20, 1991 | MOBILE, AL | N96802 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND HIS SUBSEQUENT INADVERTENT STALL DURING HIS ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO THE DEPARTURE RUNWAY. A FACTOR WAS…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND HIS SUBSEQUENT INADVERTENT STALL DURING HIS ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO THE DEPARTURE RUNWAY. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Jun 18, 1991 | KAKHONAK, AK | N37611 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
THE UNCERTIFICATED PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AND THE PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT BY DRUGS (MARIJUANA) OF THE PILOT. C…THE UNCERTIFICATED PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AND THE PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT BY DRUGS (MARIJUANA) OF THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STALL WHICH WAS NOT IDENTIFIED BY THE NONRATED PILOT. |
| Jun 02, 1991 | NACHES, WA | N39976 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE IN FLIGHT PHYSICAL INCAPACITATION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND. |
| Dec 11, 1990 | NORTH MUSKEGON, MI | N44350 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED AND ENTERING INTO AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE FUEL STARVATI…THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED AND ENTERING INTO AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE FUEL STARVATION AND THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT SELECTING A PROPER FUEL TANK SELECTOR POSITION. |
| Jun 30, 1990 | HOMEDALE, ID | N5071M | Fatal (2) | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING MANEUVERS (BUZZING) WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING MANEUVERS (BUZZING) WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE INTENTIONAL BUZZING OF FAMILY MEMBERS. |
| Jun 12, 1990 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N43949 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FLYING SPEED. |
| Apr 16, 1990 | EGEGIK, AK | N95982 | Fatal (1) | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Feb 20, 1988 | BIG SPRING, TX | N29779 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1987 | MORRIS, MN | N99AW | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 1985 | MUNDELEIN, IL | N44340 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 22, 1985 | CHINOOK, MT | N26580 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 09, 1984 | ALBION, IN | N5219M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 20, 1984 | KIEL, WI | N43833 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 09, 1984 | SOUTH PARIS, ME | N95040 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1984 | EDWARDS AFB, CA | N5603M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 05, 1983 | ODESSA, TX | N1776B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 1983 | ALTON, ME | N95176 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 1982 | MAX, NE | N29639 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1982 | ROCK FALLS, IL | N29660 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |