N49153 — 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026
N49153 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 5320
- Manufacturer
- Taylorcraft
- Model
- DCO-65
- Year
- 1943
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Witthuhn Johnie — Callaway, NE
Accident & incident history
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.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65).
- May 10, 2016registered — Witthuhn Johnie
Frequently asked
- Has N49153 been in an accident?
- Yes. N49153 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N49153?
- N49153 is a 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 5320.
- Who is N49153 registered to?
- N49153 is registered to Witthuhn Johnie of Callaway, NE. Registration status: active.
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