# FAA incident reports: Taylorcraft DC-65

A list on [Taylorcraft DC-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-dc-65.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20060617022279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060617022279A.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Spenceport, NY · Jun 17, 2006 · N50VS · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 1202 EDT, a Taylorcraft DC-065, N50VS, owned by rochester waterwings, inc. and operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted], during takeoff from a grass strip on a southerly heading, cleared some power lines on the Road,…
- [Accident 20040806017859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040806017859A.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Wamic, OR · Aug 6, 2004 · N61021 · Substantial damage
  > (-23) N61021, a taylor craft DC-65, crashed following takeoff from pine hollow airstrip (grass) near Wamic, OR at about 1700 LCL. Pilot and observer transported to local hospital @ the dalles, OR with nonlife threatening injuries. Substantial damage to a/c.…
- [Accident 20040604017599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040604017599A.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Savannah, TN · Jun 4, 2004 · N39190 · Destroyed
  > (-23) On June 4, 2004, aircraft N39190 crashed approximately 5 to 8 land miles from the hardin county airport in Savannah, TN. The pilot told the medical personnel who responded to the scene that he had run out of gas. Asi's later received a written statement…
- [Incident 20000609035379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000609035379I.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Sterling, PA · Jun 9, 2000 · N9666N · Minor damage
  > (-23) During landing in gusting crosswind conditions, aircraft ran off runway into soft grassy area; tail wheel remained on runway. Aircraft nosed over, striking and damaging the prop, the cowling and windshield. The plane then settled back down onto the…
- [Accident 19960323004899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960323004899A.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · San Jose, CA · Mar 23, 1996 · N36354 · Substantial damage
  > After departure, made an emergency landing due to prop separation.
- [Incident 19941210047889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941210047889I.md): Tcraft BC12D · King Salmon, AK · Dec 10, 1994 · N46691 · Minor damage
  > Attempting takeoff from frozen lake. Skis broke through crusted snow. Nosed up.
- [Incident 19911020051829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911020051829I.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · San Jose, CA · Oct 20, 1991 · N36354 · Minor damage
  > Student pilot lost directional control of aircraft on a touch and go landing. Veered right. Left wing struck runway
- [Accident 19901209053249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901209053249A.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Boerme, TX · Dec 9, 1990 · N61080 · Substantial damage
  > On climbout encountered gusty wind and downdrafts. Gear hit trees, fence and ground. Strip surrounded by trees.
- [Accident 19900812033279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900812033279A.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Morgan Hill, CA · Aug 12, 1990 · N67755 · Substantial damage
  > Ran out of fuel on local dual flight. On landing wing struck a tree.
- [Incident 19880518022579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880518022579I.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · San Jose, CA · May 18, 1988 · N67755
  > A few hundred feet after takeoff aircraft made abrupt turn and landed due to a 400 RPM drop.
- [Accident 19871103061789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871103061789A.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Davie, FL · Nov 3, 1987 · N53736 · Substantial damage
  > Encountered severe turbulence after takeoff due to wind over tall trees. Stalled and spun into ground.
- [Accident 19860510016779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860510016779A.md): Tcrafk DCO65TCRAFT · Plainwell, MI · May 10, 1986 · N48102 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot aborted the takeoff, changed his mind and continued. The aircraft stalled into trees. Short sod runway.
- [Incident 19851115064479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851115064479I.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · San Jose, CA · Nov 15, 1985 · N67755 · Minor damage
  > Pilot applied excessive braking while taxiing into position for takeoff. Aircraft nosed up. Damaged cowl and prop.
- [Incident 19831025068469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831025068469I.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Eden Prairie, MN · Oct 25, 1983 · N47128 · Minor damage
  > Lost directional control on landing. Aircraft turned into the wind and ran into a runway light.
- [Incident 19830723034699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830723034699I.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Gallup, NM · Jul 23, 1983 · N57695 · Minor damage
  > Ground looped on landing. Aircraft reported to be unairworthy. Possible enforcement action.
- [Accident 19790723017159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790723017159A.md): Tcrafk L2 · Meade, WA · Jul 23, 1979 · N57833 · Substantial damage
  > Unable to climb after take off. Acft settled into trees. Density altitude and low altitude turn possible factors.
- [Incident 19790712020519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790712020519I.md): Tcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Blythe, CA · Jul 12, 1979 · N47128
  > Za landed on highway after running out of fuel. Expected to burn 4GPH but burned 6GPH.
- [Accident 19790424007099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790424007099A.md): Tcrafk DC65 · Santa Clara, CA · Apr 24, 1979 · N67755 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot lost directional control on landing, went into tall grass and nosed over.
- [Incident 19781207022829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781207022829I.md): Tcrafk DC65 · Deland, FL · Dec 7, 1978 · N39191 · Minor damage
  > Pilot on taxiway which was under construction and headed into low sun. Hit a sign placed on taxiway center.
- [Accident 19770210002289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770210002289A.md): Tcrafk DC65 · N Muskegon, MI · Feb 10, 1977 · N36356 · Substantial damage

## 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 ('8850402')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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

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