# FAA incident reports: Taylorcraft BL-65 A list on [Taylorcraft BL-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bl-65.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 52 reports - [Accident 20260911012459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260911012459A.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Caribou Hills, AK · Sep 11, 2026 · N22619 · 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 flip over and become inverted. Weather: Speci paho 112257Z 24008KT 3SM br FEW001 BKN005 11/09 A3033"… - [Accident 20230113000599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230113000599A.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Point Mackenzie, AK · Jan 13, 2023 · N29886 · 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 a emergency landing on a nearby road. He pushed the plane to a wide spot on the roadside to be out… - [Accident 20220409006079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220409006079A.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Counselor, NM · Apr 9, 2022 · N24345 · 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 impacted the ground and came to rest inverted. The flight originated from farmington NM at approximately… - [Accident 20211124019909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211124019909A.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · New Cuyama, CA · Nov 24, 2021 · N29508 · 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 did not have an electric starter motor. The pilot stated he did not know what altitude he was at… - [Accident 20160305002199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160305002199A.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · St. Petersburg, FL · Mar 5, 2016 · N22661 · 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 48X airport. After a few moments of tracking straight to 48X the engine started to run rough. Pilot… - [Accident 20141207020849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141207020849A.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Everett, WA · Dec 7, 2014 · N27580 · Substantial damage > On approach to runway 16L at pae, touch down ok, at about 30MPH started to tap brakes before tail wheel was on ground, aircraft turned, came off runway onto grass hitting runway light, moved across grass on to taxi way, attempt to regain rudder aurthority,… - [Accident 20130909018209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130909018209A.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Chippewa Falls, WI · Sep 9, 2013 · N23683 · 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 when it experienced a power loss. The mishap aircraft impacted the trees just beyond the departure… - [Accident 20111008024219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111008024219A.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Easton, MO · Oct 8, 2011 · N27492 · 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 and run rough. The pilot attempted to continue the turn to reach the approach end of the runway.… - [Accident 20110728016319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110728016319A.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Winterville, NC · Jul 28, 2011 · N24369 · 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. Aircraft did not flare. Impacted ground, bounced, spun and stopped. No fire. Pilot was only person on… - [Incident 20090419046959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090419046959I.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Talkeetna, AK · Apr 19, 2009 · N27440 · Minor damage > Pilot made statement;on Sunday, April 19th, I made a flight from willow to denali national park. On my return trip the same day I landed in the Talkeetna mountains. When I landed, the snow was harder than I expected, and my Taylorcraft (27740) did not stop… - [Incident 20090130025039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090130025039I.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Anchorage, AK · Jan 30, 2009 · N24466 · Minor damage > A collision occurred in a non-movement area of the Anchorage airport between a blue 1940 Taylorcraft BL-65 taxied by pilot stephen e. keegan iii, and a black ford F250 pickup operated by pegasus, inc., driven by employee [privacy data omitted]. The airman was… - [Incident 19990907038629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990907038629I.md): Tcraft BL65 · Janesville, WI · Sep 7, 1999 · N36189 · 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 proceded up river approximately one mile to permanent landing slip without further incident. Minor damage… - [Incident 19990528015479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990528015479I.md): Tcraft BL65 · Truckee, CA · May 28, 1999 · N24386 · Minor damage > The pilot, steven r. smith, started flying about 0900 local time at the Truckee, CA. Airport. He completed 6 touch and go flights on runway 28. Upon landing on the 7th flight the pilot lost directional control and ground looped the aircraft due to an… - [Accident 19980714024869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980714024869A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Bedford, PA · Jul 14, 1998 · N27616 · 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, the empennage was twisted approx. 20-30 degrees and the right main gear had the jury brace torn off.… - [Accident 19980705015759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980705015759A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Fremont, CA · Jul 5, 1998 · N23670 · 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, N23670, departed livermore airport at approximately 1120 local time. He then proceeded, with an… - [Incident 19960831033489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960831033489I.md): Tcraft BL65 · Bath, OH · Aug 31, 1996 · N29575 > Narrative: pilot made an apparent unplanned landing, off airport, made no attempt to contact FAA or law enforcement, disassembled aircraft at landing site, transported a/c to medina airport (1G5) where he reportedly reassembled the a/c and continued his… - [Incident 19951031039389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951031039389I.md): Tcraft BL65 · Milton, DE · Oct 31, 1995 · N26650 · Minor damage > Narrative: on October 31, 1995 at approximately 1720 hours, a Taylorcraft BL-65, N26650 piloted by richard w. oliver, a private pilot and a passenger experienced some difficulties while taking off of runway 32 at the eagle crest air park (pvt), milson, DE.… - [Accident 19940625016699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940625016699A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Peshtigo, WI · Jun 25, 1994 · N26690 · Substantial damage > Early liftoff from tall grass strip controls mushy. Stalled. Impacted nose and wing low. - [Incident 19930711043899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930711043899I.md): Tcraft BL65 · Anchorage, AK · Jul 11, 1993 · N24466 > Engine quit on climb. Emergency landing in railroad yard. Engine oil temperature probe on oil screen faulty. - [Accident 19930410014419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930410014419A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Spokane, WA · Apr 10, 1993 · N29553 · Substantial damage - [Incident 19910119006859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910119006859I.md): Tcraft BL65 · Baltimore, MD · Jan 19, 1991 · N27649 > Engine stopped taxiing on ramp. Hand started engine. Aircraft traveled 200 feet before pilot stopped aircraft. - [Accident 19900805030099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900805030099A.md): Tcraft BC65 · Chehalis, WA · Aug 5, 1990 · N27454 · Substantial damage > Low on final for Private strip allowed crosswind to drift aircraft off runway. Alignment too low to clear trees. - [Accident 19880906039489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880906039489A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Calera, AL · Sep 6, 1988 · N24487 · Substantial damage > Engine stopped. Crash landed stretching glide to clear trees. Fuel tanks were empty. - [Accident 19880530016249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880530016249A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Eloy, AZ · May 30, 1988 · N27463 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Stalled the vintage restored aircraft on takeoff climb and impacted near vertical. Had prior failed stall recovery. - [Accident 19870613020189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870613020189A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Deland, FL · Jun 13, 1987 · N36130 · Substantial damage > The aircraft stalled after takeoff. The inexperienced pilot over rotated attempting to clear trees. - [Accident 19870608019219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870608019219A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Hope, AR · Jun 8, 1987 · N27424 · Substantial damage > The aircraft hit a pole during takeoff from a hay field. Pilot had an expired student license, carrying a passenger - [Accident 19860511017029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860511017029A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Independence, MO · May 11, 1986 · N24491 · Destroyed > Stalled aircraft on departure and impacted a hill. Density altitude a factor. Improper airworthiness records. - [Accident 19860425013939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860425013939A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Mount Airy, NC · Apr 25, 1986 · N275NB · Substantial damage > Loss of power on unauthorized ferry flight. Throttle cable housing snap ring loose. Landed in trees. Out of annual. - [Incident 19850907054649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850907054649I.md): Tcraft BL65 · Fort Worth, TX · Sep 7, 1985 · N24073 · Minor damage > Due to wind, aircraft collided with fence paralleling runway. - [Accident 19850813038469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850813038469A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Ottumwa, IA · Aug 13, 1985 · N27492 · Substantial damage > Aircraft collided with wires across a river while at a low altitude then crashed into the river. - [Accident 19850222004059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850222004059A.md): Tcraft BC65 · Chinook, MT · Feb 22, 1985 · N26580 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Aircraft made low slow pass over farm. Started climbing turn, wing dropped and aircraft nosed into ground. - [Accident 19841110061569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841110061569A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Conyngham, PA · Nov 10, 1984 · N29642 · Substantial damage > Engine ran rough, applied carb heat and engine quit shortly thereafter. Nosed over in soft moist ground. - [Incident 19841022066739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841022066739I.md): Tcraft BL65 · Mount Shasta, CA · Oct 22, 1984 · N36020 > Engine consumed excessive amount of fuel due to stuck valve. Pilot ignored fuel quantity gauge. Fuel starvation. - [Accident 19830704027919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830704027919A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Angier, NC · Jul 4, 1983 · N23626 · Substantial damage > During pull up after touch and go landing, aircraft stalled and crashed. - [Accident 19820818039269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820818039269A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Rock Falls, IL · Aug 18, 1982 · N29660 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Report indicates fuel tank cap not secured. Possible fuel leak during inverted flight. Fire erupted. Lost control. - [Accident 19811017068039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811017068039A.md): Tcraft BLS65 · Pascagoula, MS · Oct 17, 1981 · N29809 · Substantial damage > Accelerated stall in steep turn at 10 feet above ground during an air show act. Impacted ground.1Z - [Accident 19810703038049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810703038049A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Rosette, UT · Jul 3, 1981 · N24462 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Severe wing low nose down ground impact in rising terrain. Pilot was engaged in spotting cattle. Misjudgment. - [Accident 19810419018019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810419018019A.md): Tcraft BLS65 · Laurel, MS · Apr 19, 1981 · N27424 · Substantial damage > Engine over heated and quit. Stalled on emergency landing. Found crimped fuel line, restricted fuel flow. - [Accident 19801022057919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801022057919A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Corona, CA · Oct 22, 1980 · N1041D · Substantial damage > Left rudder pedal went limp on landing. Pilot used full right rudder dragging wingtip. Rudder cable fitting failed. - [Accident 19790721016699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790721016699A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Ft Pierce, FL · Jul 21, 1979 · N27673 · Substantial damage > Student pilot lost control during landing in windy, gusty condition. - [Accident 19780817023929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780817023929A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Grand Haven, MI · Aug 17, 1978 · N27427 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19780423011969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780423011969A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Redding, CA · Apr 23, 1978 · N20429 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19780225003669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780225003669A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Hartford, WI · Feb 25, 1978 · N29504 · Substantial damage > Carb air inlet filter had ice & snow on it. - [Accident 19770421008139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770421008139A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Horizon City, TX · Apr 21, 1977 · N26662 · Substantial damage > Hit bushes while attempting to avoid trees. - [Accident 19760229007709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760229007709A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Abaco · Feb 29, 1976 · N29807 · Substantial damage > Investigation under the jurisdiction of the govt of Bahamas. - [Accident 19751005031969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751005031969A.md): Tcraft BCS12D1 · Avalon, CA · Oct 5, 1975 · N29588 · Destroyed > Sank in ocean. - [Accident 19750901028069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750901028069A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Taunton, MA · Sep 1, 1975 · N36314 · Substantial damage > Abt 10-15 ft abv rwy plt felt sudden drop. - [Accident 19750106000059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750106000059A.md): Tcraft BL65 · Kilbourne, LA · Jan 6, 1975 · N22267 · Substantial damage > No compression 1 cyl. Plt prev chngd cyl,didnt adj valves. Last annual 1971.low alt turn after tkof. - [Accident 19740721025689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740721025689A.md): Tcraft BCS12D1 · Mason, MI · Jul 21, 1974 · N24459 · Substantial damage > Carburetor design does not incorporate an accelerator pump. Pwr loss thru rapid throttle use. - [Accident 19731006032069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731006032069A.md): Tcraft BCS12D1 · Calipatria, CA · Oct 6, 1973 · N29564 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bl-65/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8850350') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bl-65/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.