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 10, 2013 | Independence, OR | N96037 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare with a crosswind condition, and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and…The pilot's improper flare with a crosswind condition, and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. |
| 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. |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Camden, TN | N96282 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup. |
| Jun 27, 2012 | Paulden, AZ | N43087 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| May 15, 2012 | Marion, AR | N43635 | Minor | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would ha…The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Oct 08, 2011 | Easton, MO | N27492 | Minor | substantial |
Debris in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot not maintaining sufficient airsp…Debris in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot not maintaining sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 04, 2011 | Lancaster, CA | N43220 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's inadequate super…The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision. |
| Aug 28, 2011 | Berryville, TX | N8617 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was t…The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 13, 2011 | West Liberty, KY | N5080M | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| 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. |
| Dec 13, 2010 | College Place, WA | N36041 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to abort the landing when he lost sight of the runway due to sun glare, and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 09, 2009 | Anchorage, AK | N95723 | Serious (1) | minor | The pilot's failure to remain clear of the propeller after starting the float-equipped airplane's engine by hand-propping. |
| 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 25, 2009 | Sawyer, MI | N36299 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off from a short, grass runway. |
| 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 06, 2009 | Murray, IA | N43524 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| 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. |