# NTSB investigations: 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.

- [NTSB NYC06CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA148.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Parma, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N50VS · Substantial damage
  > An uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA04LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA156.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Wamic, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N61021 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. The pilot's failure to use all of the available runway, and the high-gusty winds were factors.
- [NTSB ATL04CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA125.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Savannah, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2004 · N39190 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI00LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA097.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Joplin, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N67754 · Substantial damage
  > an inadequate rate of climb and the failure to attain clearance with the trees during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, the trees which were contacted, and…
- [NTSB LAX96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA142.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Fremont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N36354 · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of a portion of one wooden propeller blade due to undetected dry rot in the wood fibers.
- [NTSB FTW91LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA022.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N61080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to climb over obstacles due to encountering a downdraft which exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX90LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA285.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N67755 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, due the certified flight instructors improper preflight inspection.
- [NTSB MIA88FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA025.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Davie, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1987 · N53736 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff during the crosswind to downwind turn at an alt of aprx 50 ft, the acft stalled, spun to the left, & due to the low altitude the plt was unable to recover prior to impact in a left wing low nose down attitude. Postcrash examination of…
- [NTSB CHI86LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA139.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1986 · N48102 · Substantial damage
  > While departing to the north in light wind conditions, the pilot made a decision to abort the takeoff, then realized he would not be able to stop on the remaining runway. He attempted to continue the takeoff. He zoomed the aircraft to clear wires in his path,…
- [NTSB SEA79DYP39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP39.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Mead, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1979 · N57833 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FVM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVM19.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1979 · N67755 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEM16.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · N Muskegon, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1977 · N36356 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVG66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVG66.md): Taylorcraft L-2 · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1972 · N67654 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FQG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FQG44.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Loop, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1970 · N36493 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70A0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70A0035.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 26, 1969 · N66619 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70D0141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0141.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1969 · N67755 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0139.md): Taylorcraft L-2 · Castroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1967 · N66713 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68F0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0060.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1967 · N62798 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0666](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0666.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 9, 1966 · N59565 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0431.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Gurdon, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1965 · N58603 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66F0134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0134.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Hooper, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1965 · N36341 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW66F0265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0265.md): Taylorcraft L-2M · Covington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1965 · N50084 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0108.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1965 · N5337N · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC65F0196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0196.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 9, 1965 · N46140 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC65D0127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC65D0127.md): Taylorcraft DCO · Pacific Junct, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1965 · N57922 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK65F0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65F0008.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1965 · N66713 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX65F0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65F0004.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Goldhill, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1965 · N67704 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3168.md): Taylorcraft DC065 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1964 · N50128 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2498.md): Taylorcraft L2 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1964 · N63389 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1919](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1919.md): Taylorcraft L2 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 23, 1964 · N36254 · Destroyed

## 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 ('8850402')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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