# Taylorcraft BC-65

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8850306
- Manufacturer (registry): TAYLORCRAFT
- Model: BC-65
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 78 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-696](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-696) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Taylorcraft 2000 LLC
- Registered aircraft: 109
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc-65

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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

- [AD 2008-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-18): Wing strut attach fittings · Taylorcraft A, BF, BF-60 and 34 more. Effective Jun 6, 2008
- [AD 2008-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-09): Left and right wing front and aft lift struts · Taylorcraft 2000 19, BC, BC-65 and 35 more. Effective Mar 28, 2008
- [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996
- [AD 87-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-03-08): Oil Pressure Gauge Hose · Taylorcraft 2000 19, BC, BC-65 and 8 more. Effective Mar 1, 1987
- [AD 51-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-09-03): Fuel Shutoff Valve Clip · Taylorcraft A, Army TG-6 Conversions, BF and 37 more
- [AD 50-41-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-41-01): Elevator Horn Bolt · Taylorcraft 2000 BC, BC-65, BC12-65 and 25 more
- [AD 47-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-16-03): Wing Strut Fittings · Taylorcraft 2000 BC, BC-65, BC12-65 and 25 more
- [AD 47-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-13-02): Fuel Hose · Taylorcraft 2000 BC-65, BC12-65, BC12-D and 4 more

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2007-16-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-14) (historical): Left and right wing front and aft lift struts · Taylorcraft 2000 BC, BC-65, BC12-65 and 11 more. Effective Aug 20, 2007

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB CE-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-05): Main Landing Gear. Issued Dec 3, 2010

## Registered aircraft (109, first 50)

- [N1938B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1938B): [King Richard S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20RICHARD%20S), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1938, S/N 1101
- [N20415](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20415): [Haas Larry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAAS%20LARRY%20W), [La Cygne, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/La%20Cygne), built 1938, S/N 1103
- [N21223](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21223): [Colvin Clu DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLVIN%20CLU%20DBA), [Big Cabin, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Big%20Cabin), built 1938, S/N 1013
- [N21229](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21229): [Johnk Willi C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNK%20WILLI%20C), [Donalds, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Donalds), built 1938, S/N 1019
- [N21235](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21235): [Humphrey Andrew D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUMPHREY%20ANDREW%20D), [Johnstown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Johnstown), built 1938, S/N 1025
- [N21239](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21239): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1938, S/N 1029
- [N21253](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21253): [Brightwell W Stephen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRIGHTWELL%20W%20STEPHEN), [Cincinnati, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cincinnati), built 1938, S/N 1045
- [N22207](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22207): [Carr Leon C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARR%20LEON%20C), [Moody, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Moody), built 1939, S/N 1145
- [N22291](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22291): [Vandemark Raymond L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANDEMARK%20RAYMOND%20L), [Ithaca, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ithaca), built 1939, S/N 1241
- [N22296](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22296): [Yurechko Philip Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YURECHKO%20PHILIP%20JR), [Jewett City, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Jewett%20City), built 1955, S/N 1256
- [N22616](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22616): [Lakeland Aero Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKELAND%20AERO%20CLUB%20INC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1939, S/N 1264
- [N22618](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22618): [Yeater Jason S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YEATER%20JASON%20S), [Upper Sandusky, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Upper%20Sandusky), built 1940, S/N 1266
- [N22646](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22646): [Lubak Lawrence E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUBAK%20LAWRENCE%20E), [Chino Hills, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino%20Hills), built 1939, S/N 1293
- [N22652](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22652): [Brack Robert L M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRACK%20ROBERT%20L%20M), [Ocqueoc, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ocqueoc), S/N 1299
- [N22668](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22668): [Lidd Mark L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIDD%20MARK%20L), [Vienna, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Vienna), built 1939, S/N 1315
- [N2273N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2273N): [Hakala Merril W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAKALA%20MERRIL%20W), [Dayton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Dayton), built 1939, S/N 1713
- [N23619](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23619): [Miller Darrell Y](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20DARRELL%20Y), [Madras, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Madras), S/N 1344
- [N23632](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23632): [Retka David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RETKA%20DAVID%20L), [St Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/St%20Paul), built 1939, S/N 1340
- [N23638](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23638): [Candlish John B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CANDLISH%20JOHN%20B), Roggwil, built 1939, S/N 1368, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported
- [N23668](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23668): [Stuckle Eugene A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STUCKLE%20EUGENE%20A), [Davenport, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Davenport), built 1939, S/N 1399
- [N23679](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23679): [Sieverding Wayne A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIEVERDING%20WAYNE%20A), [Dundee, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Dundee), built 1939, S/N 1413
- [N23688](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23688): [Darling Steven M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DARLING%20STEVEN%20M), [Decatur, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Decatur), built 1939, S/N 1422
- [N23690](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23690): [Mason Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MASON%20MICHAEL%20L), [Santa Paula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Paula), built 1939, S/N 1424
- [N23694](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23694): [Rodriguez Charles L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RODRIGUEZ%20CHARLES%20L), [Murphysboro, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Murphysboro), built 1939, S/N 1428
- [N23812](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23812): [Wenzel David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WENZEL%20DAVID%20R), [Rudd, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Rudd), built 1939, S/N 1446
- [N23825](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23825): [Stoos Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOOS%20ROBERT%20A), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), S/N 1461
- [N23835](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23835): [Spring Jack B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPRING%20JACK%20B), [Kentwood, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Kentwood), S/N 1471
- [N23876](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23876): [King Andrew D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20ANDREW%20D), [Vienna, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Vienna), built 1939, S/N 1512
- [N23884](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23884): [Poorman Gary L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POORMAN%20GARY%20L), [Liberty Center, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Liberty%20Center), built 1939, S/N 1520
- [N23888](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23888): [Mcguire Christopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGUIRE%20CHRISTOPHER), [Claremore, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Claremore), built 1939, S/N 1524
- [N23892](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23892): [Tally Ho 609 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALLY%20HO%20609%20LLC), [Avon Lake, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Avon%20Lake), built 1939, S/N 1527
- [N23898](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23898): [Lake Seth J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20SETH%20J), [Russellville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Russellville), built 1939, S/N 1533
- [N24031](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24031): [Chambers John O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMBERS%20JOHN%20O), [Sheridan, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Sheridan), built 1939, S/N 1566
- [N24032](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24032): [Emerson Dean S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMERSON%20DEAN%20S), [Denison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Denison), S/N 1567
- [N24035](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24035): [Wood Stephen K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOOD%20STEPHEN%20K), [Whitewater, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Whitewater), built 1939, S/N 1570
- [N24046](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24046): [Cooper Henry E T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOPER%20HENRY%20E%20T), [Chesterville, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Chesterville), S/N 1581
- [N24068](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24068): [Amy E Gregory](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMY%20E%20GREGORY), [Middletown, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Middletown), built 1939, S/N 1603
- [N24069](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24069): [Crawford Deborah Lys Martin Executrix](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAWFORD%20DEBORAH%20LYS%20MARTIN%20EXECUTRIX), [Ojai, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ojai), built 1939, S/N 1604
- [N24081](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24081): [Walters Craig S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALTERS%20CRAIG%20S), [Lake City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20City), built 1940, S/N 1616
- [N24332](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24332): [Lutz Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUTZ%20MICHAEL%20A), [Findlay, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Findlay), built 1940, S/N 1667
- [N24341](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24341): [Hamp Carol A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMP%20CAROL%20A), [Elwell, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Elwell), built 1940, S/N 1677
- [N24357](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24357): [Seeley James D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEELEY%20JAMES%20D), [Henderson, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Henderson), built 1940, S/N 1693
- [N24362](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24362): [Luebke David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUEBKE%20DAVID%20M), [Canton, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Canton), built 1940, S/N 1698
- [N24371](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24371): [Mcgowan Mark P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGOWAN%20MARK%20P), [Plymouth, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Plymouth), built 1940, S/N 1707
- [N24379](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24379): [Weber Jonathan M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBER%20JONATHAN%20M), [Webberville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Webberville), S/N 1715
- [N24380](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24380): [Harrington Aaron M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRINGTON%20AARON%20M), [Frederick, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Frederick), built 1946, S/N 1716
- [N24381](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24381): [Wenatchee Valley Barnstormers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WENATCHEE%20VALLEY%20BARNSTORMERS%20LLC), [Wenatchee, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Wenatchee), S/N 1717
- [N24383](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24383): [Athey Jeff R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATHEY%20JEFF%20R), [Friendswood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Friendswood), built 1940, S/N 1719
- [N24392](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24392): [Fenton Harry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FENTON%20HARRY%20L), [Rockton, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rockton), built 1940, S/N 1728
- [N24393](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24393): [Frisbie John N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRISBIE%20JOHN%20N), [Ponca City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Ponca%20City), built 1940, S/N 1729

All 109: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc-65/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (51, 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 CEN23LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA240), Jun 15, 2023: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N23679), Sibley, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach resulting in the airplane inadvertently exceeding the critical angle of attack and entering an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA21LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA125), Feb 7, 2021: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N24476), Columbia, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA14CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA239), May 13, 2014: Taylorcraft BC 65 (N29611), Summerville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude during low level maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [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 NYC99LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA144), Jun 17, 1999: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N36205), Corinna, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB IAD96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA073), May 9, 1996: Taylorcraft BCS-65 (N29591), Wolfeboro, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control and altitude of the seaplane while circling to draw attention before landing on the lake. A related factor was that the aircraft was not equipped with a radio.
- [NTSB CHI95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA212), Jul 8, 1995: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N1027K), Plato Center, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot not maintaining an adequate fuel supply, and not maintaining airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA175), Aug 23, 1992: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N27558), Suffern, NY, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITIES, AND BUZZING.
- [NTSB NYC92LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA060), Feb 15, 1992: Piper PA-22-20 (N36142), Isle Au Haut, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL SYSTEM ICING AND CONTAMINATION WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUBSEQUENT STALL AND LOSS OF CONTROL DURING A FORCED LANDING.
- [NTSB ANC91LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA076), Jun 18, 1991: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N37611), Kakhonak, AK, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: 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…
- [NTSB BFO89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA077), Aug 27, 1989: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N24463), Leonardtown, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT BY NOT ASSURING THAT THE ACFT WAS PROPERLY SECURED, OR THAT SOMEONE WAS AT THE CONTROLS WHILE HE WAS HAND PROPPING THE ENGINE. A RELATED FACTOR…
- [NTSB ATL88LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA111), Mar 13, 1988: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N23899), Maiden, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC85LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA173), Sep 9, 1985: Taylorcraft BL-65 (N27696), Rainey Pass, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW84LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA252), May 28, 1984: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N27582), Port Aransas, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI83LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA298), Jul 5, 1983: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N23632), St. George, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL83LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA146), Mar 23, 1983: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N29611), Mountain City, TN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA071), Jul 2, 1981: Taylorcraft BC-85 (N27486), Durham, NH, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI81FEX21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEX21), Jun 26, 1981: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N27671), Paoli, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FQA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA12), Jan 2, 1981: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N29567), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA025), Mar 17, 1979: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N23633), Orting, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB NYC77FNC53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNC53), Aug 27, 1977: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N24046), West Lebanon, ME, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77FA075), Aug 18, 1977: Taylorcraft BC-12D (N24404), Kakhonak, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC75FNE36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNE36), May 11, 1975: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N36195), Fitchburg, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DPM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPM23), Mar 17, 1972: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N27671), Bartlesville, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEG19), Oct 3, 1971: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N24049), Troy, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCJ66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCJ66), May 28, 1971: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N26517), Albion, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBD40), Dec 6, 1970: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N24474), Aurora, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71AF028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF028), Dec 1, 1970: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N11201), Medford, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX71DUJ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUJ33), Sep 5, 1970: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N27590), Dateland, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70AN120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70AN120), May 20, 1970: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N36104), Vineland, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC70A0015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70A0015), Oct 4, 1969: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N29526), Minneapolis, MN, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB SEA70D0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0040), Aug 17, 1969: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N21223), Colville, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69A0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69A0034), Nov 24, 1968: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N26669), St Charles, IA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB FTW69D0099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0099), Jul 19, 1968: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N22636), Broken Arrow, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0037), May 12, 1968: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N27497), Lake Charles, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68D0264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0264), Feb 25, 1968: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N23668), Vantage, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0468), Feb 24, 1968: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N24439), Bossier City, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68F0129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68F0129), Oct 12, 1967: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N29810), Aztec, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0199), Aug 2, 1966: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N24319), Midland, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0518), Jan 24, 1966: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N24453), Lewis Center, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66F0201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0201), Dec 26, 1965: Taylorcraft BC12 (N29517), Tehachapi, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66D0246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0246), Sep 28, 1965: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N36316), Jamaica, VT, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0237), Sep 5, 1965: Taylorcraft BC-12D (N43479), Island Falls, ME, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66D0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66D0024), Jun 20, 1965: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N36205), Gunnison, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA65A0048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA65A0048), Mar 28, 1965: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N26632), Tacoma, WA, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB UNK65X0426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0426), Oct 25, 1964: Taylorcraft BC1265 (N23888), Slate Run, PA, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3964](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3964), Sep 13, 1964: Taylorcraft BC65 (N27445), Quartz Hill, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X2246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2246), Jun 12, 1964: Taylorcraft BC12D (N39161), Poplar, MT, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1375), Apr 19, 1964: Taylorcraft BC65 (N21253), Balston Spa, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1263), Apr 11, 1964: Taylorcraft BC65 (N27590), San Bernidino, CA, substantial damage

All 51: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc-65/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (26)

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 20230615009669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230615009669A), Jun 15, 2023: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N23679), Sibley, IA, Substantial damage. Accident took place on approach to landing runway 35 @kisb. Aircraft stalled and made initial contact in edge of cornfield and came to rest in hayfield…
- [Accident 20210207003539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210207003539A), Feb 7, 2021: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N24476), Columbia, SC, Substantial damage. Student pilot stated that he was on a cross-country flight from cub to cdn when he experienced a gradual engine failure. He landed on a road that leads into a…
- [Accident 20140513009559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140513009559A), May 13, 2014: Taylorcraft BC-65 (N29611), Summerville, GA, Substantial damage. On may 13, 2014 at approximately 1900 hours [privacy data omitted] and [privacy data omitted] were flying in [privacy data omitted] aircraft, N29611, 1940…
- [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 20050720017729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050720017729I), Jul 20, 2005: Tcraft BC65 (N21223), Bakersfield, CA, Minor damage. (-23) N21223 was on a VFR flight from kbfl to kmhv. After departing kbfl and climbing through approx. 5000' MSL, the engine began running rough followed by…
- [Accident 19990616026729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990616026729A), Jun 16, 1999: Tcraft BC65 (N36205), Corinna, ME, Substantial damage. (.4) As the pilot initiated a left turn, he experienced buffeting of the airplane. Then, the airplane began to shake violently, and entered a moderate left…
- [Accident 19960509010129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960509010129A), May 9, 1996: Tcraft BC65 (N29591), Wolfeboro, NH, Substantial damage. Hit trees circling to land on a lake. Prior landed on lake. Too rough took off circle for help to dock seaplane.
- [Accident 19950708017089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950708017089A), Jul 8, 1995: Tcraft BC65 (N1027K), Plato Center, IL, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Observed slow and low. No engine noise. Stalled. Impacted vertical. No fuel on board. Prop showed no power. (-23) on July 8, 1995, at 1230 central daylight…
- [Accident 19920823032539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920823032539A), Aug 23, 1992: Tcraft BC65 (N27558), Suffren, NY, Destroyed. Flew low steep turns over fathers house. Stalled spun. Struck power pole and ground. Acellerated stall indicated.
- [Accident 19910618026459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910618026459A), Jun 18, 1991: Tcraft BC65 (N37611), Kakhonak, AK, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Stalled after takeoff into water,three people,225LBS baggage on two place aircraft. PIC no pilot or medical cert.
- [Incident 19900915052849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900915052849I), Sep 15, 1990: Tcraft BC65 (N22668), Tahlequah, OK, Minor damage. Engine quit on climb. Forced landing straight ahead in field. Gascolator drain plug had backed out.
- [Accident 19890827031739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890827031739A), Aug 27, 1989: Tcraft BCS65 (N24463), Leonardtown, MD, Substantial damage. Aircraft jumped chock and struck a parked aircraft after pilot had propped the engine.
- [Accident 19880313005109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880313005109A), Mar 13, 1988: Tcraft BC65 (N23899), Maiden, NC, Substantial damage. Unable to recover from a spin entered at an unsafe low altitude. Beer cans and alcohol odor in wreckage.
- [Accident 19850908043889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850908043889A), Sep 8, 1985: Tcraft BC65 (N27696), Rainey Pass, AK, Substantial damage. Lost directional control during takeoff and ground looped aircraft.
- [Accident 19840528023979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840528023979A), May 28, 1984: Tcraft BC65 (N27582), Port Aransas, TX, Substantial damage. Crash occurred when aircraft flipped inverted during precautionary landing because of rough running engine.
- [Accident 19830705028499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830705028499A), Jul 5, 1983: Tcraft BC65 (N23632), St George, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot made landing on farm field and aircraft flipped inverted during roll out.
- [Accident 19830323009999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830323009999A), Mar 23, 1983: Tcraft BC65 (N29611), Mountain City, TN, Substantial damage. Lost control and ground looped landing in gusty wind. Left the runway and struck a fence.
- [Accident 19810702038169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810702038169A), Jul 2, 1981: Tcraft BC12D85 (N27486), Durham, NH, Destroyed. Aircraft crashed during radar vectors on second approach to pease afb in IMC.
- [Accident 19810626036579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810626036579A), Jun 26, 1981: Tcraft BC65 (N27671), Paoli, IN, Substantial damage. Engine quit after takeoff. Aircraft crashed into trees. Investigation revealed contamination in carbureator.
- [Accident 19810102000049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810102000049A), Jan 2, 1981: Tcraft BC65 (N29567), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on quartering tail wind landing. Struck parked airplane.
- [Incident 19790807029669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790807029669I), Aug 7, 1979: Tcraft BC65 (N24090), Westfield, IN, Minor damage. Airspeed indicator inop due to plug on end of pitot tube. Lost directional control on landing. Illegal solo.
- [Incident 19790422024569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790422024569I), Apr 22, 1979: Tcraft BLS65 (N27524), Bowdoinham, ME, Minor damage. Hand propped the airplane, it got away and hit a parked truck.
- [Accident 19790317004899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790317004899A), Mar 17, 1979: Tcraft BC65 (N23633), Orting, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Acft struck powerlines over river during low level flight. Crashed inverted in river.
- [Accident 19770827025629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770827025629A), Aug 27, 1977: Tcraft BC65 (N24046), West Lebanon, ME, Substantial damage. Seaplane landing in rocky field caused damage. Carburetor bowl contained dirty water and sediment.
- [Accident 19770818042429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770818042429A), Aug 18, 1977: Tcraft BC65 (N24404), Kakhonak, AK, Destroyed. Wrong fuel line fitting on carburetor. Blood alcohol level 95MG .
- [Accident 19750511009959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750511009959A), May 11, 1975: Tcraft BC65 (N36195), Fitchburg, MA, Substantial damage. Wind gusting 28K.acft cartwheeled. Wing tip touched the gnd. Acft cartwheeled.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR REXA2014120701172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/REXA2014120701172), Dec 7, 2014: FAIRING. CRACKED. TASK CARD C1 NR 2 ENG UPPER HINGE LINE FAIRING SHOWS CRACK AROUND FASTENER HOLE. R & R NR 2 ENG UPPER HINGE FAIRING SKIN IAW SRM 51-42-06-001-001-A01.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (69, first 50)

Approved for this 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 SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA24CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA24CH): Installation of Baumann Model 1420 floats. Baumann Floats LLC
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA02604CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02604CH): Installation of a battery powered engine starting system. SafeStart Starter System
- [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC
- [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC
- [STC SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated
- [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA01227SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01227SE): Farication of Vortex Generator Kit. Micro AeroDynamics Inc
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02300AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02300AK): Installation of FAA approved sealed lift struts in accordance with Airframes, Inc., Master Drawing List No. 315, Revision B, dated October 2, 2007, or later FAA approved revision and Airframes, Inc. Installation Instructions, AFI-II-TCSTRUT, Revision A, dated October 8, 2007, or later FAA approved revision. Northern Airframes LLC
- [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA2085CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2085CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
- [STC SA768GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA768GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. EAA Aviation Foundation
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc. Lists BC Series
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02168AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02168AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. For unpressurized aircraft only. Pressurized aircraft must have pressurization system deactivated. Avalaska Inc
- [STC SA71GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA71GL): Installation of air filters. Brackett Aero Filters Inc
- [STC SA2-867](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-867): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA00139LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00139LA): Installation of a replacement S & S Propeller model W7448A1-2. S & S Propellers Inc
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system. Northwest Aircraft Inc. Lists BC Series
- [STC SA5755NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5755NM): Installation of a propeller anti theft device. Davis Ray G
- [STC SA2350NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International

All 69: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc-65/stcs.md

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