N50408 — 1944 Taylorcraft DCO-65
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N50408 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 6257
- Manufacturer
- Taylorcraft
- Model
- DCO-65
- Year
- 1944
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1944 Taylorcraft DCO-65).
- Jan 31, 2013deregistered — Balogh Eugene W
Frequently asked
- Has N50408 been in an accident?
- Yes. N50408 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N50408?
- N50408 is a 1944 Taylorcraft DCO-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 6257.
- Has N50408 been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N50408 (CEN11FA480) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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