# NTSB investigations: 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 · 61 investigations

- [NTSB ANC26LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA104.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 11, 2026 · N22619 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC23LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA013.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2023 · N29886 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Counselor, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 9, 2022 · N24345 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control while maneuvering at a high-density altitude in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR22LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA049.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · New Cuyama, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2021 · N29508 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to intentionally crash the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA16LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA123.md): Taylorcraft BL · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2016 · N22661 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 cylinder head stud.
- [NTSB WPR15CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA056.md): Taylorcraft BL 65 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2014 · N27580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a runway excursion and collision with hangars.
- [NTSB CEN13CA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA543.md): Taylorcraft BL 65 · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N23683 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA012.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Easton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N27492 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Winterville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2011 · N24369 · Substantial damage
  > 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 WPR09LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA024.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N27639 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > 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. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility from the…
- [NTSB NYC98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA143.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Bedford, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N27616 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N23670 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees. A related factor was the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA210.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Peshtigo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N26690 · Substantial damage
  > 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 SEA93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA092.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Spokane, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N29553 · Substantial damage
  > 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 SEA90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA155.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N27454 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind ws a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL88LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA248.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Calera, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1988 · N24487 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the engine lost power during descent. The airplane subsequently crashed into a cornfield after clearing a row of trees, as the plt was attempting to make a forced landing. Post-crash exam of the airplane revealed that both the main & aux…
- [NTSB LAX88FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA204.md): Taylorcraft BL65 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1988 · N27463 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff climb resulting in an inadvertent spiral. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the aircraft make and model.
- [NTSB MIA87LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA180.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1987 · N36130 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that just after take-off, the rt wing was lifted by a x-wind & the acft stalled & crashed into the trees. The plt stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had decreased the angle of attack after take-off & had made 'a turn into…
- [NTSB MKC87FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA121.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Hope, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1987 · N27424 · Substantial damage
  > The PIC had last student certificate and medical in 1978. On this flight with passenger, takeoff was made from rough hay meadow, 1372 feet long. When airplane could not climb over powerline at end of meadow, pilot decided to fly under powerline. Right wing…
- [NTSB MKC86FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA103.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Independence, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1986 · N24491 · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that they took off to the north with an intended southwest bound departure. After a left turn, while on the crosswind leg, and climbing through 800 feet, a blast of cold air and wind shear hit the aircraft, and the bottom fell out, according…
- [NTSB MKC85LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA187.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1985 · N27492 · Substantial damage
  > N27492 collided with utility wires which cross the des moines river and crashed into the river.
- [NTSB DEN85FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA084.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Chinook, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1985 · N26580 · Destroyed
  > The airplane was observed to enter a shallow right climbing turn at about 200 feet AGL after making a low pass over friends. Witnesses said the airplane then stalled and dove to the ground. There was no evidence of airframe, eng, prop, flt control, or syst…
- [NTSB NYC85LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA027.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Conyngham, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1984 · N29642 · Substantial damage
  > The plt made an emergency landing in a plowed field following a loss of power. During the landing, the left strut & right wing tip were damaged. No reason for the loss of power was found during the investigation.
- [NTSB ATL83LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA254.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Angier, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1983 · N23626 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with the ground in a nose low attitude just off the end of the rwy after a touch and go landing. Ground witnesses saw the acft make a touch and go landing, pull up, and saw a wing drop as the acft nosed down to the ground. The plt-owner was…
- [NTSB CHI82FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA312.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Rock Falls, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1982 · N29660 · Destroyed
  > Aircraft caught fire while performing aerobatics and crashed out of control. Gas tank cap had come off and during inverted flight fuel spilled out and ignited.
- [NTSB ATL82FKQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKQ04.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Pascagoula, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1981 · N29809 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA047.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Rosette, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 3, 1981 · N24462 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FKQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKQ07.md): Taylorcraft DL-65 · Laurel, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1981 · N27424 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUG01.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1980 · N1041D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLD81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD81.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1979 · N27673 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FEM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM35.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1978 · N27427 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG31.md): Taylorcraft BL65 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1978 · N20429 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEP19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP19.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1978 · N29504 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FQD17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQD17.md): Taylorcraft BL-12 · Horizon City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1977 · N26662 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76OKT55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76OKT55.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Abaco, Burkina Faso · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 29, 1976 · N29807 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUA12.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1975 · N29588 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76FNA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNA14.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1975 · N36314 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRJ22.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Kilbourne, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1975 · N22267 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC05.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1974 · N24459 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUM04-188311.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Calipatria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1973 · N29564 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73FCG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCG42.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1973 · N27492 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FQG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FQG33.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Spearman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 3, 1973 · N22669 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKG28.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Monteith, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1972 · N23606 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FER02.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Rice Lake, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1972 · N29570 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FCD17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCD17.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Ackley, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1971 · N36214 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71DEE92](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DEE92.md): Taylorcraft DL-65 · Stockton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1971 · N27470 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70FHA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70FHA12.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Honesdale, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 31, 1970 · N23686 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70FCG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70FCG12.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1970 · N27668 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70FFG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70FFG01.md): Taylorcraft BL-12 · West Paris, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1970 · N24321 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70F0120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0120.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1969 · N36154 · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8850350')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bl-65/ntsb

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