Taylorcraft B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2014 | Burnet, TX | N44335 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to adequately supervise the student pilot and his decision to conduct training in an airplane without dual brakes, whi…The flight instructor’s failure to adequately supervise the student pilot and his decision to conduct training in an airplane without dual brakes, which resulted in the student pilot’s loss of directional control during initial taxi and subsequent impact with another airplane. |
| May 04, 2014 | Wasilla, AK | N64518 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter at low altitude and collision with trees. Contributing to the acci…The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter at low altitude and collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of knowledge of local wind conditions. |
| Feb 08, 2014 | Hartford, WI | N43955 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to inspect the runway before departure. |
| Nov 04, 2013 | Fallston, MD | N52CW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in collision with equipment off the side of the runway. Contributing to t…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in collision with equipment off the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional landing on a closed runway with a tailwind. |
| Sep 22, 2013 | Laguna Park, TX | N96473 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear. |
| Aug 14, 2013 | Eastport, MI | N44351 | Incident | destroyed | A fuel leak in the engine compartment and subsequent fire, the source of which could not be determined because of extensive postaccident fire damage. |
| Jun 27, 2012 | Paulden, AZ | N43087 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 28, 2009 | Madras, OR | N95333 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. |
| Aug 21, 2009 | Boulder, CO | N8023Q | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing. |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Flushing, MI | N77FJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate descent rate and airspeed on final resulting in a hard landing. |
| Jul 23, 2009 | Tok, AK | N39226 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked truck during takeoff from a roadway, resulting in a collision with the truck. |
| Jul 14, 2009 | Joplin, MO | N96660 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jun 08, 2009 | Somerville, NJ | N43766 | Incident | substantial | The loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel centering spring for an undetermined reason. |
| Jun 01, 2009 | Nome, AK | N94995 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area. |
| Apr 18, 2009 | Southbridge, MA | N96552 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions. |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Glendale, AZ | N27639 | Incident | minor |
The Kitfox's pilot's failure to ascertain if the intersection he approached was clear of conflicting traffic and the controller's failure to provide p…The Kitfox's pilot's failure to ascertain if the intersection he approached was clear of conflicting traffic and the controller's failure to provide pertinent traffic advisories to both pilots. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility from the cockpits of the conventional gear airplanes. |
| Mar 03, 2007 | Hope, AK | N44233 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in a loss of control during the taxi from landing. |
| May 27, 2006 | Justin, TX | N95016 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing high wind conditions. |
| Apr 02, 2006 | Warrenton, VA | N43497 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting winds. |
| Sep 20, 2005 | Guion, AR | N95006 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jul 09, 2005 | Roosevelt, UT | N36044 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Jul 02, 2005 | Palmyra, WI | N95145 | Incident | substantial | Loss of directional control by the dual student and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor resulting in the airplane nosing over. |
| Jun 13, 2005 | Yellow Pine, ID | N96156 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delay in executing a go-around which resulted in his failure to obtain altitude/clearance with trees. |
| Apr 16, 2005 | Englewood, CO | N39230 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were c…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were crosswind weather conditions and a lack of familiarity with the aircraft. |
| May 08, 2004 | Cumberland, MD | N26644 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall into transmission lines. |