Taylorcraft DCO-65 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 910 Taylorcraft DCO-65 airframes on record (built 1941–1979), 195 currently registered. 9 have one or more NTSB accident records (9 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Taylorcraft DCO-65 accidents
A missing bolt in the nose landing gear assembly, which resulted in the airplane suddenly turning left and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
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 an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.
The pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.