Has N57535 been in an accident?

Yes. N57535 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N57535?

N57535 is a Taylorcraft DCO-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number L5909.

N57535 — Taylorcraft DCO-65

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N57535 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: L5909
Manufacturer: Taylorcraft
Model: DCO-65
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16LA178May 10, 2016Akron, OHNo injuries
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.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Taylorcraft DCO-65).

Oct 27, 1955deregistered — Wolfe Chas F

Frequently asked

Has N57535 been in an accident?: Yes. N57535 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N57535?: N57535 is a Taylorcraft DCO-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number L5909.

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