# NTSB investigations: Taylorcraft DCO-65

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

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

Page 1 of 2 · 85 investigations

- [NTSB CEN26LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA292.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Copper City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 14, 2026 · N48446
- [NTSB ERA26LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA245.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Renovo, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2026 · N47123 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA226.md): Taylorcraft 12-m · Selma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2015 · N49153 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's use of an excessive pitch attitude during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight in hot and humid conditions, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in a collision with obstacles during…
- [NTSB CEN11CA613](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA613.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Higginsville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N46112 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA480.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N50408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA194.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Americus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2011 · N46089 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA330.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2010 · N61720 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA330.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Tracy, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N51459 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA172.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Somerset, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N87787 · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear strut failure due to metal fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA08LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA006.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2007 · N52730 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA298.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N50107 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate starting procedure by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA177.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N46215 · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot. The low altitude was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA061.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N48634 · Substantial damage
  > A jammed carburetor needle which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent hard forced landing after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence, trees, and pilot's maneuver to avoid these objects.
- [NTSB NYC97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA175.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N4376B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA255.md): Taylorcraft L2A · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N51372 · Destroyed
  > the inadequate preflight by the pilot and the loose fuel line fitting.
- [NTSB NYC97LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA146.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N47282 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable (variable) wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The wind condition and proximity of a hangar were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW95LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA351.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N57527 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall as result of an abrupt maneuver. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA102.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N596BH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate clearance during formation flight. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation regarding inflight formation procedures.
- [NTSB ATL91LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA167.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1991 · N43LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around attempt. Factor(s) in this accident were: the excessive airspeed at touchdown, and the pilot's lack of experience in this model of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX91LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA237.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Antioch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N49173 · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot's preflight was improper; that he departed with the carburetor heat on; failed to abort when it became evident that the airplane was not going to take off; and abruptly lifting the airplane so that it became airborne in ground effect, but then…
- [NTSB ANC90FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA167.md): Taylorcraft DCO-75 · Mckinley Park, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N49032 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid other aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC89LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA216.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Andreas, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N46216 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC89LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA090.md): Taylorcraft L-2M · Olcott, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N60201 · Destroyed
  > The inattentiveness of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning base leg for landing which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB CHI88LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA127.md): Taylorcraft L-2 · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N57502 · Substantial damage
  > The owner of the acft stated that he released the acft to the PIC so that he could 'checkout' another plt and help her with her tailwheel landings. During their fourth tkof, the plt being checked out attempted to climb out of ground effect with insufficient…
- [NTSB NYC87LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA168.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1987 · N58032 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was being hand propped from behind the prop on the rgt side when the eng started. The plane jumped the chock, knocked the plt to the ground, turned to the rgt & collided with a parked acft in the tie-down area. The acft was not tied down & only the…
- [NTSB FTW86LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA064.md): Taylorcraft L-2 · Graham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1986 · N50639 · Substantial damage
  > Witnesses stated the aircraft stalled during a sharp right bank at approximately 150 feet. The propeller exhibited no signs of rotation at impact. The engine was dissassembled in an attempt to determine the apparent failure. No evidence of pre-impact failure…
- [NTSB CHI84LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA162.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1984 · N47583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the acft on the landing flare & collided with a tree. The acft was blown to the left of the rwy & before he could execute a go-around the propeller struck some high brush alongside the rwy. The plt pulled power off, landed in rough…
- [NTSB SEA83LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA030.md): Taylorcraft L-2 · Near Gooding, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1982 · N68903 · Destroyed
  > The pilot made a steep turn close to the ground while taking photographs of coyotes. The aircraft stalled and contacted the ground.
- [NTSB LAX82DA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA300.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Santa Cruz, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1982 · N47325 · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the pilot entered traffic to land on runway 31 with a wind from 130 deg at 5 KTS. The first approach to land was high, so a go-around was made. On the second approach, the aircraft was low and fast. Reportedly, the aircraft began to veer to…
- [NTSB ATL81FKW26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKW26.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Pleasant View, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1981 · N48280 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80DVM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVM27.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1980 · N50839 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEC11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEC11.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Brighton, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 7, 1980 · N47867 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVM30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVM30.md): Taylorcraft DC-065 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1978 · N48832 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM04.md): Taylorcraft L-2M · Finleyville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1977 · N47282 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FCQ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCQ40.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1977 · N50373 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FA035.md): Taylorcraft L-2B · Yelm, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 30, 1977 · N50290 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEC27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC27.md): Taylorcraft L-2 · Monroe, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 14, 1977 · N50414 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA005.md): Taylorcraft DC0-65 · Belleville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 11, 1976 · N50377 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DLD62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DLD62.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Cypress Garden, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1976 · N45310 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYE40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYE40.md): Taylorcraft L-2 · Shelton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 9, 1976 · N58604 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76AK057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK057.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Bernie, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 9, 1976 · N49030 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC086.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1975 · N91032 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75FQA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FQA20.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Raton, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1974 · N49040 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DGM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DGM13.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Jamestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1974 · N46111 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74AS048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS048.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Viola, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 9, 1974 · N50838 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74FTA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FTA22.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Fishtail, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1974 · N53762 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73AN018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN018.md): Taylorcraft L-2B · No.Andover, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 30, 1972 · N47120 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72AL064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL064.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Sta.Susana, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 29, 1972 · N48981 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72DYA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYA23.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1972 · N49122 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FNC32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FNC32.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Gorham, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1971 · N46260 · Destroyed

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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 ('8850408')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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