Taylorcraft B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2023 | Columbia, TN | N29868 | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to an accumulation of carburetor ice, resulting in an off-airport landing and substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Mar 25, 2023 | Hillsboro, MO | N43272 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach to landing. |
| Nov 24, 2021 | New Cuyama, CA | N29508 | Minor | destroyed | The pilot’s decision to intentionally crash the airplane. |
| Feb 07, 2021 | Columbia, SC | N24476 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat. |
| Jun 02, 2019 | Sedona, AZ | N44249 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Sep 05, 2018 | Cut Bank, MT | N95514 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to determin…The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to determine the airplane’s altitude due to sun glare. |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Vaughn, GA | N94919 | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any e…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Nov 02, 2015 | New Lisbon, WI | N33939 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| Aug 12, 2015 | Pearland, TX | N95592 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot inadvertently shut off the fuel valve while on the downwind leg, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvati…The student pilot inadvertently shut off the fuel valve while on the downwind leg, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing short of the runway. |
| Feb 03, 2014 | Worthington, MN | N43462 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of control during a crosswind landing. |
| 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. |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Camden, TN | N96282 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup. |
| 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. |
| Sep 25, 2007 | Atlantic, PA | N39263 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. |
| Apr 03, 2006 | Iliamna, AK | N36291 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terra…The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident were an unfavorable wind, and the pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during the emergency descent. |
| Oct 26, 2005 | St Marys, KS | N39216 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was th…The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the standpipe the airplane impacted when the airplane exited the runway. |
| Aug 09, 2005 | Wasilla, AK | N5616M | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which precipitated an emergency descent and landing, and resulted in an in-fli…The total loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which precipitated an emergency descent and landing, and resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and trees. A factor associated with the accident was the power lines. |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Altoona, PA | N95822 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper engine starting procedure, resulting in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a hangar. |
| Nov 17, 2002 | Albion, MI | N5066M | Minor | substantial |
A failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low alti…A failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low altitude and the soft terrain encountered. |
| May 16, 2002 | Gaston, OR | N43085 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). …The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Sep 02, 2001 | Winston, OR | N95223 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during the initial takeoff. A fence was a factor. |