# Lycoming 0-145B series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 41502
- Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING
- Model: 0-145B SERIES
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 65 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS TC 210](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20210) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Textron Lycoming AVCO Corporation
- Installed in: 538 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-145b-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012
- [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991
- [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969

## Registered aircraft (538, first 50)

- [N100GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100GR): [Nghiem Daniel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NGHIEM%20DANIEL), [Westminster, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Westminster), S/N 1
- [N100JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100JM): [Gregg Delvin K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGG%20DELVIN%20K), [Durango, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Durango), built 1953, S/N 144
- [N1012J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1012J): [Old School Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLD%20SCHOOL%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Rogers, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Rogers), built 1983, S/N 1
- [N101C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101C): [Rush David T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSH%20DAVID%20T), [Durham, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Durham), built 1949, S/N 62
- [N106DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106DC): [Fournerat Kevin T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOURNERAT%20KEVIN%20T), [Vidor, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Vidor), S/N 101
- [N10U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10U): [Graber Paul E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRABER%20PAUL%20E), [Brooksville, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Brooksville), built 1940, S/N 4231
- [N11808](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11808): [Morozowsky Virginia](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOROZOWSKY%20VIRGINIA), [Zanesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Zanesville), S/N 1183
- [N118C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118C): [Wilke Brian S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKE%20BRIAN%20S), [Arlington Heights, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Arlington%20Heights), built 1950, S/N 79
- [N119C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119C): [An Yongmin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AN%20YONGMIN), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1949, S/N 51
- [N1232](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1232): [Kramer Jerome J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAMER%20JEROME%20J), [Fort Recovery, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Fort%20Recovery), built 1970, S/N 12
- [N123C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123C): [King Stephen W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20STEPHEN%20W), [Kerrville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kerrville), built 1950, S/N 82
- [N13554](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13554): built 1933, S/N A-288
- [N14552](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14552): [Palmenteri Louis J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMENTERI%20LOUIS%20J), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), S/N 102
- [N17579](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17579): [Bell Lawrence](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20LAWRENCE), [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell), built 1936, S/N 1079
- [N17XT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17XT): [Gipson Ronnie R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIPSON%20RONNIE%20R), [Chickasha, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Chickasha), S/N TC1
- [N1821J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1821J): [Webber Alvin G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBBER%20ALVIN%20G), [Bella Vista, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Bella%20Vista), S/N 28-24252
- [N1854B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1854B): [Adams Samuel M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20SAMUEL%20M), [Anna, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Anna), built 1995, S/N 1127
- [N18644](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18644): [Petrie Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETRIE%20ROBERT%20J), [Eagleville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Eagleville), built 1937, S/N 251
- [N18863](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18863): [Esch Joseph W Executor](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESCH%20JOSEPH%20W%20EXECUTOR), [Carson, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Carson), S/N K-129
- [N18869](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18869): [Griggs Gerald Warren](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIGGS%20GERALD%20WARREN), [Goddard, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Goddard), built 1937, S/N K-154
- [N1891A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1891A): [Entriken Birch N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENTRIKEN%20BIRCH%20N), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1952, S/N 18-1891
- [N18GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18GS): [Slad George W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLAD%20GEORGE%20W), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N 121
- [N19338](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19338): [Brewer Stephen F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREWER%20STEPHEN%20F), [Hamilton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hamilton), S/N K-206
- [N19349](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19349): [Lewis Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20PAUL%20A), [Tomball, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Tomball), built 1937, S/N K207
- [N1979M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1979M): [Williams C M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20C%20M), [Kennesaw, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Kennesaw), built 1959, S/N 8901
- [N20284](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20284): [Schulz Gerald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHULZ%20GERALD), [Appleton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Appleton), built 1938, S/N 2084
- [N20447](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20447): [Jensen James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENSEN%20JAMES%20A), [Palo, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Palo), built 1939, S/N 1135
- [N20GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20GC): [Crow Gregory D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROW%20GREGORY%20D), [Windom, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Windom), built 2000, S/N 6-3722
- [N21039](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21039): [Herzog Eric M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERZOG%20ERIC%20M), [New Waverly, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/New%20Waverly), built 1938, S/N KM-4
- [N21255](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21255): [Wright Attitudes Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20ATTITUDES%20INC), [Taft, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Taft), built 1938, S/N 1047
- [N21293](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21293): [Johnson Steven D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20STEVEN%20D), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1938, S/N 1087
- [N21296](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21296): [Witbeck Gerald B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WITBECK%20GERALD%20B), [Clare, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Clare), built 1938, S/N 1093
- [N21659](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21659): [Ramin Jeanette J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAMIN%20JEANETTE%20J), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1938, S/N 2552
- [N219S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N219S): [Dorsey Terry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORSEY%20TERRY%20R), [Henderson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Henderson), built 1963, S/N M1
- [N21AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21AL): [Fairfield George E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAIRFIELD%20GEORGE%20E), [Solon Springs, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Solon%20Springs), built 1987, S/N SCHS1
- [N22233](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22233): [Burton Leslie L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURTON%20LESLIE%20L%20JR), [Mt Juliet, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Mt%20Juliet), built 1939, S/N 1179
- [N22235](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22235): [Perdue Sandy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERDUE%20SANDY%20L), [Asheboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Asheboro), built 1939, S/N 1183
- [N22249](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22249): [King Daniel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20DANIEL%20R), [Portland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Portland), built 1939, S/N 1197
- [N22257](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22257): [Colson Carl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLSON%20CARL), [Blunt, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Blunt), S/N 1205
- [N22287](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22287): [Smith Rodney L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20RODNEY%20L), [Gainesville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Gainesville), S/N 1237
- [N22375](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22375): [Balsavage Roy Frederick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALSAVAGE%20ROY%20FREDERICK), [Douglas, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Douglas), S/N L-3769
- [N22619](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22619): [Cochran Philip W DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COCHRAN%20PHILIP%20W%20DBA), [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai), built 1939, S/N 1267
- [N22623](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22623): [Chilcote Gary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHILCOTE%20GARY%20D), [Britt, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Britt), built 1939, S/N 1271
- [N22625](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22625): [Peterson Marvin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSON%20MARVIN%20J), [Willow, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Willow), built 1939, S/N 1273
- [N22630](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22630): [Booth Daniel S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOOTH%20DANIEL%20S), [Davenport, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Davenport), built 1939, S/N 1277
- [N22661](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22661): [Lakeland Areo Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKELAND%20AREO%20CLUB%20INC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1939, S/N 1308
- [N227T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227T): [Young Donald O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20DONALD%20O), [Easley, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Easley), built 1953, S/N 18-2341
- [N22884](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22884): [Meinen Albert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEINEN%20ALBERT%20D), [Troy, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Troy), built 1939, S/N 2794
- [N22958](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22958): [Primary Flight Control LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRIMARY%20FLIGHT%20CONTROL%20LLC), [Fleming Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fleming%20Island), built 1939, S/N 2855
- [N23132](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23132): [Bent James L Jr DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENT%20JAMES%20L%20JR%20DBA), [Palatine Bridge, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Palatine%20Bridge), built 1939, S/N 2906

All 538: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-145b-series/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (169, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC26LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA104), Sep 11, 2026: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N22619), Ninilchik, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ANC23LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA013), Jan 14, 2023: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N29886), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to remove all water from the fuel tank, which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR22FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA148), Apr 9, 2022: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N24345), Counselor, NM, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of control while maneuvering at a high-density altitude in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR22LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA049), Nov 24, 2021: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N29508), New Cuyama, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to intentionally crash the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA268), May 5, 2018: Piper PA 15 (N4534H), Fulton, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA108), Jan 13, 2018: Piper J3L (N35226), Astoria, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The control stick handgrip separation from the control stick resulting in the airplane pitching forward, which resulted in hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA123), Mar 5, 2016: Taylorcraft BL (N22661), St. Petersburg, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 cylinder head stud.
- [NTSB CEN15FA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA426), Sep 26, 2015: Jones Ralph D Zodiac  CH 601 HD (N401), Ama, LA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on…
- [NTSB ERA15LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA265), Jul 11, 2015: Luscombe 8A (N28864), Mount Dora, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Excessive particulate contamination in the fuel tank, which resulted in the interruption of the fuel flow to the engine and a partial loss of power. The source of the contamination could not be…
- [NTSB CEN14CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA282), May 29, 2014: Luscombe 8B (N39092), Galion, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misapplication of brakes after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN13CA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA543), Sep 8, 2013: Taylorcraft BL 65 (N23683), Chippewa Falls, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power after takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ANC13LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA102), Sep 5, 2013: Piper J3L-65 (N38262), Nondalton, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA012), Oct 8, 2011: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N27492), Easton, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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.
- [NTSB ERA11FA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA426), Jul 28, 2011: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N24369), Winterville, NC, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: 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.
- [NTSB WPR11LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA068), Dec 1, 2010: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N23619), Madras, OR, minor damage. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while in the traffic pattern to land, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR10CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA434), Aug 28, 2010: Piper PA-15 (N4579H), Duvall, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight collision with a bird while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN09LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA549), Aug 26, 2009: Piper PA-15 (N4585H), Lakeview, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA548), Aug 15, 2009: Piper PA-15 (N4380H), Plainwell, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA077), Nov 30, 2008: Piper PA-15 (N4659H), Pleasanton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB WPR09LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA024), Oct 24, 2008: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N27639), Glendale, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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.…
- [NTSB NYC08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA205), Jun 3, 2008: Luscombe 8A (N37012), Indiantown, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect a damaged rudder cable which resulted in the cable's subsequent failure during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC07CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA225), Sep 13, 2007: Piper J3L-65 (N30926), Stow, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA113), May 6, 2007: Mooney M-18L (N119C), Bessemer, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent gear collapse during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB ATL07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA024), Dec 4, 2006: Piper PA-15 (N4540H), Conyers, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons resulting in oil starvation, failure of the No. 1 connecting rod resulting in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC06LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA231), Sep 29, 2006: Mooney M-18L (N397A), Lexington, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both magnetos which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA113), Jun 21, 2004: Piper J-3 (N27135), Glenoma, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while maneuvering at a very low level in hilly terrain. Factors include hilly terrain, and thickly forested slopes in the area where the pilot…
- [NTSB CHI02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA032), Nov 5, 2001: Piper PA-15 (N4576H), Decatur, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The excessive braking performed by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX00LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA250), Jul 4, 2000: Thorp T211 (N91313), Grass Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot encountered a mountain wave at an altitude too low to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB NYC98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA143), Jul 14, 1998: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N27616), Bedford, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in which he failed to secure the oil filler cap, and his misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway.
- [NTSB LAX98LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA224), Jul 5, 1998: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N23670), Livermore, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees. A related factor was the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC98FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA043), Apr 28, 1998: Taylorcraft BL12 (N33902), Sitka, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were clouds, the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience, obscuration and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB BFO95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA065), Jun 18, 1995: Aeronca 65-LB (N33719), Grand River, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI94LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA210), Jun 25, 1994: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N26690), Peshtigo, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the tall grass on the airstrip.
- [NTSB NYC94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA047), Jan 10, 1994: Aeronca 65-TL (N29404), Findley Lake, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of a weld at the base of the landing gear which resulted in the failure of the left snow-ski assembly.
- [NTSB SEA93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA092), Apr 10, 1993: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N29553), Spokane, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE SEAT AND THE INADVERTENT STALLING OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE BUILDINGS AND POWER LINES.
- [NTSB FTW91DRA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA06), Jul 11, 1991: Morrison-Keitel VOLKSPLANE-1 (N37898), Woodbranch, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE AIRPLANE'S COLLISION WITH TREES FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
- [NTSB LAX91LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA259), Jun 12, 1991: Piper J3L (N23195), Shasta Lake, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, STALL, AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN/WATER.
- [NTSB SEA90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA155), Aug 6, 1990: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N27454), Chehalis, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WS A RELATED FACTOR.
- [NTSB SEA90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA077), May 13, 1990: Piper PA-15 (N4527H), Wenatchee, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING.
- [NTSB ATL90DKG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG03), Apr 15, 1990: Corben BABY-ACE (N1034C), Griffin, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN IMPROPER FUEL SYSTEM (INSTALLED BY THE HOME BUILDER), AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION.
- [NTSB ATL88LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA248), Sep 6, 1988: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N24487), Calera, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI88LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA222), Aug 27, 1988: Piper J-3 (N38346), Youngstown, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA88LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA194), Jul 22, 1988: Aeronca 65-LB (N33713), Ephrata, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA87LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA180), Jun 13, 1987: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N36130), Deland, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC87LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA157), May 31, 1987: Piper J-3 (N38346), Mercer, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC86FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA103), May 11, 1986: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N24491), Independence, MO, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI86FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA120), Apr 13, 1986: Luscombe 8B (N28914), Pittsford, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB ATL86LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA076), Feb 16, 1986: Piper J3L-65 (N30233), Sevierville, TN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC86LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA020), Oct 26, 1985: Piper PA-15 (N4499H), Lee Center, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA85FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA251), Sep 11, 1985: Jodel D-9 (N12HD), Okeechobee, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal

All 169: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-145b-series/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (150, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20260911012459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260911012459A), Sep 11, 2026: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N22619), Caribou Hills, AK, Substantial damage. From FAA form 8020-9 aircraft accident preliminary notice brief description: "While landing on a remote strip the landing gear broke causing the aircraft to…
- [Accident 20230113000599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230113000599A), Jan 13, 2023: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N29886), Point Mackenzie, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that on 01/13/2023 at approximately 1345 he departed lake hood departing to the north. The engine suddenly lost power over Point mckenzie and made…
- [Incident 20220623010979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220623010979I), Jun 23, 2022: Aeronca LB (N33734), Cadillac, MI, Minor damage. On June 23, 2022 at 1124 local time, an Aeronca lb aircraft, [privacy data omitted], registered to and operated by a private pilot received minor damage…
- [Accident 20220409006079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220409006079A), Apr 9, 2022: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N24345), Counselor, NM, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 04/09/2022 @1242 MST, a Taylorcraft BL65, N24345, [privacy data omitted], crashed while attempting an emergency landing on a dirt field. The airplane…
- [Accident 20211124019909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211124019909A), Nov 24, 2021: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N29508), New Cuyama, CA, Destroyed. The only evidence provided are the pilots statements. The pilot stated there was a loss of power from the engine. He stated it could not be restarted since it…
- [Incident 20210722014929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210722014929I), Jul 22, 2021: Piper J3L-65 (N38159), Selkirk, NY, Minor damage. Pilot attempted a baulked landing after the tailwheel made contact on runway 19 at 4B0. The result of low airspeed, full power, high angle of attack and lack…
- [Accident 20180505004679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180505004679A), May 5, 2018: Piper PA-15 (N4534H), Fulton, NY, Substantial damage. On 5/05/2018, at approximately 1130 local time, sport pilot was preparing to land at fzy. Pilot stated he overflew the runway and the wind sock was favoring…
- [Accident 20180113000799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180113000799A), Jan 13, 2018: Piper J3L-65 (N35226), Astoria, OR, Substantial damage. While attempting to land, the pilot's (rear seat) control stick grip pulled off during flare, resulting in loss of control. The aircraft subsequently impacted…
- [Accident 20160305002199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160305002199A), Mar 5, 2016: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N22661), St. Petersburg, FL, Substantial damage. After approximately one hour of flying down the coast from cgc airport pilot began to cross over toward the skyway bridge at 800 ft MSL to track straight to…
- [Accident 20150926017659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150926017659A), Sep 26, 2015: Jones Ralph D 601 CH (N401), Ama, LA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On September 26, 2015, the aircraft took off at an unknown time, from st. charles airport (LS40), Ama, Louisiana (small grass strip). After the airplane failed…
- [Accident 20150711012929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150711012929A), Jul 11, 2015: Luscombe 8A (N28864), Mount Dora, FL, Destroyed. Engine lost power while on the initial climb after takeoff.
- [Accident 20140529007549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140529007549A), May 29, 2014: Luscombe 8B (N39092), Galion, OH, Substantial damage. According to the pilot, it was his second flight of the day and the purpose was to check out a radio. He landed runway 5 at Galion airport and the airplane…
- [Incident 20140419006149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140419006149I), Apr 19, 2014: Mooney M-18LA (N4055), Torrance, CA, Minor damage. After uneventful landing and during roll out approaching the taxiway the gear retracted un-commanded stopping the aircraft engine and splintering the propeller.
- [Accident 20130909018209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130909018209A), Sep 9, 2013: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N23683), Chippewa Falls, WI, Substantial damage. The mishap pilot was the sole occupant and pilot in command of N23683 during the accident. The mishap aircraft has just conducted a takeoff from a grass strip…
- [Accident 20130905018599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130905018599A), Sep 5, 2013: Piper J3L-65 (N38262), Nondalton, AK, Substantial damage. The aircraft was missing for two days and was located north of Nondalton, Alaska on September 7, 2013. The aircraft was upside down with no occupants.…
- [Incident 20130427005489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130427005489I), Apr 27, 2013: Laurich Gary J JODEL D-9 (N1194Y), Blaine, MN, Minor damage. Clearance was given to land on runway 09 at ane. Pilot stated that at touchdown, aircraft bounced and was not properly aligned with the runway and ground…
- [Accident 20111008024219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111008024219A), Oct 8, 2011: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N27492), Easton, MO, Substantial damage. The pilot departed his north/south oriented private grass strip to the south and began a right turn to the west, at which time the engine began to lose power…
- [Accident 20110728016319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110728016319A), Jul 28, 2011: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N24369), Winterville, NC, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft crash caught on home surveillance camera at 15:11:29 on 07-28-2011. Video shows aircraft coming in at a high angle of decent at an angle to runway.…
- [Accident 20101201053192A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101201053192A), Dec 1, 2010: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N23619), Madras, OR, Substantial damage. Both aircraft on short final at S33. Pilot of taylorcrft saw Cessna 185 tail slightly low and to left, tried to bank to right to avoid. Aircraft came together.…
- [Incident 20100905053089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100905053089I), Sep 5, 2010: Piper J3L-65 (N40632), Culpeper, VA, Minor damage. IEA2720100022, ptrs EA27201004671 and EA27201004679 on September 5, 2010 at approximately 1100 EDT, N40632, a Piper J3L-65 was involved in a "ground loop"…
- [Accident 20100828045959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100828045959A), Aug 28, 2010: Piper PA-15 (N4579H), Duvall, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot stated during cruise flight a large bird struck and broke the windshield, which made the aircraft dificult to control. Pilot made an emergency landing in…
- [Accident 20090826051059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090826051059A), Aug 26, 2009: Piper PA-15 (N4585H), Lakeview, MI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The student pilot, Mr. Kevin m. malarney had just departed the Lakeview airport and was believed to be practicing takeoffs and landings. [privacy data omitted]…
- [Accident 20090815048799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090815048799A), Aug 15, 2009: Piper PA-15 (N4380H), Plainwell, MI, Substantial damage. Aircraft was departing runway 27 at Plainwell municipal airport, Plainwell mi. The winds were variable from the south at approximatly 10 KTS. Early in the…
- [Incident 20090707017939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090707017939I), Jul 7, 2009: Mnmite M18L (N101C), Ashtabula, OH, Minor damage. (-23) After landing the nose gear failed. Minor damage to cowl and nose gear.
- [Accident 20081130854289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081130854289A), Nov 30, 2008: Piper PA15 (N4659H), Pleasanton, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) The airplane was started by hand with the tail tied by a rope. The rope broke and the pilot could not hold it. The airplane struck left wing of adjacent…
- [Accident 20080603839379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080603839379A), Jun 3, 2008: Luscom 8A (N37012), Indiantown, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft set for departure from Indiantown Airport (X58). Pilot [privacy data omitted] was PIC at the time of the accident. Aircraft had normal rollout,…
- [Incident 20080601846899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080601846899I), Jun 1, 2008: Aronca 65TL (N31837), Peoria, IL, No damage. (-23) On June 1, 2008 a pilot and passenger of N31837, an Aeronca 65-TL departed mt. Hawley airport (3MY)at approximately 1935 local time on runway 35 for a…
- [Incident 20071021831599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071021831599I), Oct 21, 2007: Piper J3L65 (N30372), Lamar, SC, Minor damage. (-23) On 10/21/2007 aircraft N30372, a Piper J3L-65 s/n 4908, was in cruise flight when the aircraft experienced a drop in engine RPM. The pilot then moved the…
- [Accident 20070913019489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070913019489A), Sep 13, 2007: Piper J3L65 (N30926), Stow, MA, Destroyed. (-23) The pilot reported he made one takeoff followed by a full stop landing. During the second takeoff on runway 03, he reported the engine lost approximately…
- [Accident 20070506008629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070506008629A), May 6, 2007: Mnmite M18L (N119C), Bessemer, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) While landing runway 5 Bessemer, Alabama (eky), pilot stalled the aircraft, making a hard landing causing both main landing gear to go through the top of…
- [Accident 20061204025999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061204025999A), Dec 4, 2006: Piper PA15 (N4540H), Conyers, GA, Destroyed. (-23) Inspector statement: I was contacted by the FAA communication center on December 4, 2006, and was assigned to an accident that had occurred in Conyers,…
- [Accident 20060929020059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060929020059A), Sep 29, 2006: Mnmite M18L (N397A), Lexington, KY, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft was fueled 09/23/2006 the week before the accident at rockwood (rkw). The aircraft was topped off and a one hour trip to richmond KY (I39)…
- [Incident 20050604010469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050604010469I), Jun 4, 2005: Piper PA15 (N4175H), Mifflintown, PA, Minor damage. (-23) This was pilot's second solo of the day. On landing, aircraft touched down tail wheel first and started bouncing. Pilot failed to arrest the bouncing and…
- [Incident 20050423008439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050423008439I), Apr 23, 2005: Mnmite M18LA (N4102), Paris, TN, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft N4102, a Mooney M-18LA landed with the landing gear up. The pilot stated that the landing gear lever was activated and appeared to be down and…
- [Accident 20040621014019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040621014019A), Jun 21, 2004: Piper J3L65 (N27135), Glenoma, WA, Destroyed. (-23) Mr. William e. walrath crashed N27135 under unknown circumstances.
- [Incident 20040115000749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040115000749I), Jan 15, 2004: Piper PA18 (N1891A), Reno, NV, Minor damage. (-23) The aircraft was operated in slush during high altitude, off airport landing training. It is believed that the brakes accumulated water during taxi and…
- [Accident 20011105036759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011105036759A), Nov 5, 2001: Piper PA15 (N4576H), Decatur, IL, No damage. (.19) On November 5, 2001, at 1318 central standard time, a Piper PA-15, N4576H, sustained substantial damage during an on-ground collision with the runway…
- [Accident 20000704006629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000704006629A), Jul 4, 2000: N91313, Grass Valley, CA, No damage. (-23) The pilot was conducting scenic flying with his son approx. 1000 AGL over in the area of alto sierra, CA. He noticed that the airplane was developing a…
- [Incident 20000404019469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000404019469I), Apr 4, 2000: Piper J3L65 (N24869), Fresno, CA. (-23)On 04/04/2000, at approx. 1930PM PDT, [privacy data omitted] landed N24869 in a vacant field at the corner of cedar ave. and shepherd ave. in Fresno CA.…
- [Incident 19990907038629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990907038629I), Sep 7, 1999: Tcraft BL65 (N36189), Janesville, WI, Minor damage. Talorcraft (onfloats) was attempting to land on rock river near fulton, WI. Aircraft struck & cut a wire located across rock river. Aborted landing and…
- [Incident 19990529017069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990529017069I), May 29, 1999: Amtr JODELD9 (N1194Y), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. This is a homebuilt aircraft and upon the first landing the pilot landed hard. On the second landing the right main gear separated from the axle due to a poor…
- [Incident 19990130021149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990130021149I), Jan 30, 1999: Aronca 65TL (N31433), Cat Spring, TX, Minor damage. Aircraft inspection revealed a slight bend rearward on 1 propeller blade and minor damage to cowl and landing gear fairings. Pilot suspects magneto switch…
- [Incident 19980728032639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980728032639I), Jul 28, 1998: Trytek 65LB (N31488), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. On July 28 1998 at approximately 1000 CDT a Aeronca NC31488 ground looped in a cross wind on runway 18 Oshkosh airport Oshkosh Wisconsin. The aircraft was…
- [Accident 19980714024869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980714024869A), Jul 14, 1998: Tcraft BL65 (N27616), Bedford, PA, Substantial damage. (-23)A/c tried to return to the airport after takeoff due to oil on the windshields. Installation of the aircraft showed the right wing had broken both spars,…
- [Accident 19980705015759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980705015759A), Jul 5, 1998: Tcraft BL65 (N23670), Fremont, CA, Substantial damage. Acft crashed and came to rest inverted in a tree, Fremont, CA. (-23) on July 5th, 1998, Mr. Perry coe, pilot in command (PIC) of Taylorcraft, model BL-65,…
- [Accident 19980427013209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980427013209A), Apr 27, 1998: Tcraft BL1265 (N33902), Sitka, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Collided with mountain terrain. (.4)the non-instrument rated private pilot departed on a cross-country flight over coastal fjords and mountainous terrain.…
- [Incident 19970921035189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970921035189I), Sep 21, 1997: Amtraa BABYACE* (N8696R), Mt Pleasant, PA, Minor damage. Narrative: according to a statement given by the pilot, while landing at mt. Pleasant airport, the right landing gear strut collapsed causing minor damage to…
- [Incident 19970912026779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970912026779I), Sep 12, 1997: Trytek 65LA (N24286), Watervliet, MI, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft made what appeared to be an attempted t.o. after which the aircraft left wing tip struck the ground causing minor damage to the wing. The…
- [Incident 19970323007839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970323007839I), Mar 23, 1997: Norwst LP65PORTFLD (N32333), Lexington, MO, Minor damage. Narrative: on 03/23/97 at approximately 1120 CST, kyle l. coons, certificate number 490028708, was the pilot in command of a porterfield LP-65, N32333. During…
- [Incident 19960831033489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960831033489I), Aug 31, 1996: Tcraft BL65 (N29575), Bath, OH. Narrative: pilot made an apparent unplanned landing, off airport, made no attempt to contact FAA or law enforcement, disassembled aircraft at landing site,…

All 150: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-145b-series/incidents.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2)

Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists O-145-B1
- [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists O-145-B1

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