Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8850906

Manufacturer (registry)
TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION CORP.
Model
F21
Registry code
8850906
Registered
14 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS1A9
Holder
Taylorcraft 2000 LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 20

1980Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 20 aircraft
19807
19815
19825
19832
19851

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 5

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1987In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 4 ADs
19871
19961
20082
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 14

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NTSB investigations · 7

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB CEN23LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Holliday, TXA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in impact with terrain.Aug 7, 2023 · N2005J · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate distance from a tree while landing.Jul 15, 2022 · N2005Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Payette, IDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain and nose-over.May 28, 2018 · N2004U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice.Sep 3, 2012 · N2005E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Payson, AZfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Jan 18, 2003 · N2005U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-21 · Houlton, WIthe mechanic failed to torque the rod cap bolt during the major engine overhaul. Factors relating to the accident included the rough field and the collapsed landing gear.Dec 1, 1999 · N2005J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Payson, AZThe acft was landed 200 ft short of the rwy in bushes after the engine hesitated during the plts application of throttle in an attempt to reach the rwy. An FAA inspector found the magneto timing set to 23 plus degrees rather than the prescribed 20 degrees.May 13, 1984 · N2005U · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 13

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20230806010809ATaylorcraft F21 · Holliday, TXOn August 6, 2023, at 2015 CDT, a Taylorcraft F21 aircraft, registered to private owner, impacted terrain 250 ft. short of the filed intended to land due to loss of power on short final at open field of private property in Holliday, TX. The aircraft was being…Aug 6, 2023 · N2005J · Substantial damageAccident 20180528006269ATaylorcraft F21 · Payette, IDThe accident pilot (ap), a student pilot, reported the entire sequence of the accident flight in detail. The purpose of the day's flight was to accumulate time and proficiency. The ap reported a good night's sleep prior to the flight (7.5 hours). The ap…May 28, 2018 · N2004U · Substantial damageAccident 20120902020469ATaylorcraft F21 · Willow, AKPilot/owner was enroute to anchorage from schlotna lake and diverted to Willow Lake because of wind and weather. After a 15 minute wait, he decided to take-off for seymor lake (east). On take off, aircraft had difficulty gaining altitude, pilot made a steep…Sep 2, 2012 · N2005E · Substantial damageIncident 20100328030269ITaylorcraft F21 · Auburn, MEWhile performing practice landings at lew, during the third landing the left wing began to lift and the aircraft slowly leaned to the right. The pilot was able to maintain centerline on the runway. With the engine at idle and the aircraft coming to a stop,…Mar 28, 2010 · N2006A · Minor damageAccident 20030118000649ATcraft F21 · Payson, AZ(.19) On January 18, 2003, at 1215 pacific standard time, a Taylorcraft aviation corporation F21, N2005U, ground looped after landing at the rock horse dirt strip about 19 miles southeast of Payson, Arizona. The airplane was operated by the pilot/owner under…Jan 18, 2003 · N2005U · Substantial damageAccident 19991201037199ATcraft F21 · Houlton, WI(.19) On December 1, 1999, at 1105 central standard time, a Taylorcraft F-21, N2005J, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing in a farm field near Houlton, Wisconsin, after the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. The 14 CFR part 91…Dec 1, 1999 · N2005J · Substantial damageIncident 19940305007769ITcrafk F21 · Paris, ARPilot ground looped aircraft on a crosswind landing.Mar 5, 1994 · N2006T · Minor damageIncident 19920711028319ITcrafk F21 · Magazine, ARRight main landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. Found top landing gear attach point failed due to corrosion.Jul 11, 1992 · N2006T · Minor damageIncident 19910422021629ITcrafk F21 · Fort Pierce, FLMainwheel tire blew out on rollout. Aircraft tipped up on its nose.Apr 22, 1991 · N2005W · Minor damageIncident 19891002053139ITcrafk F21 · Albuquerque, NMLanding gear tie strut bolt broke on touchdown. Left wheel strut collapsed and wing scraped along runway.Oct 2, 1989 · N2006T · Minor damageIncident 19860108004139ITcrafk F21 · Oakland, CALost directional control during rollout. Aircraft nosed over. Trim tab stuck in full up position and a distraction.Jan 8, 1986 · N2004H · Minor damageIncident 19850905052279ITcrafk F21 · Danbury, CTPilot noted tail dragging ground on rollout. Bolts attaching tail wheel assembly to airframe broke.Sep 5, 1985 · N2006J · Minor damageAccident 19840513016899ATcrafk F21 · Payson, AZEngine failed to respond on low final for landing at a dirt strip. Struck trees. Magneto timing caused power delay.May 13, 1984 · N2005U · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 63

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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