N1939T — 1940 Taylorcraft BL-65
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 28, 2026
N1939T appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 28, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1870
- Manufacturer
- Taylorcraft
- Model
- BL-65
- Year
- 1940
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Dickhudt Gene R — Mcpherson, KS
Accident & incident history
Loss of engine power due to improper welding of the crankcase, which resulted in fatigue failure of the through-studs and a subsequent separation of the number two cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1940 Taylorcraft BL-65).
- Apr 5, 2017registered — Dickhudt Gene R
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N1939T was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1940 Taylorcraft BL-65 above.
- until Jun 11, 20081971 Piper PA-28R-200 (s/n 28R-7135137)
Frequently asked
- Has N1939T been in an accident?
- Yes. N1939T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
- What kind of aircraft is N1939T?
- N1939T is a 1940 Taylorcraft BL-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1870.
- Who is N1939T registered to?
- N1939T is registered to Dickhudt Gene R of Mcpherson, KS. Registration status: active.
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