Taylorcraft DCO-65 N4376B
31 August 1997 · Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 31 August 1997 at about 19:30 local time, a Taylorcraft DCO-65 registered N4376B was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
- Coordinates
- 37.8998, -79.4100
- Aircraft
- Taylorcraft DCO-65
- Registration
- N4376B
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Chesapeake → Culpeper
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- NYC97LA175
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The pilot stated that he was in cruise flight at 2,600 feet for approximately 45 minutes, when the engine speed dropped from 2,400 to 1,300 RPM, followed by a total loss of power. During the forced landing, while maneuvering to a suitable field, he inadvertently stalled the airplane and impacted the ground. Examination of the wreckage by the FAA revealed no pre-impact anomalies. According to the FAA CT-82/44 Publication, and the reported weather, the airplane was not susceptible to carburetor ice at cruise power.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Taylorcraft DCO-65 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 1997 | Taylorcraft DCO-65 | Charleston, West Virginia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Aug 1995 | Taylorcraft DCO-65 | Abilene, Texas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 10 Jan 2000 | Taylorcraft DCO-65 | Sherman, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Mar 1994 | Taylorcraft DCO-65 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 4 |
| 17 Jun 2001 | Taylorcraft DCO-65 | Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States | Robert R Jonczyk | Serious injuries | - |
| 30 Sep 2002 | Taylorcraft DCO-65 | Little Falls, Minnesota, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 1997 | I C A Brasov IS-28B2 | Waynesboro, Virginia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 May 1997 | North American B-25J | Midland, Virginia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Jun 1997 | North American NAVION | Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 3 Jan 1997 | Aerostar 601P | Chesapeake, Virginia, United States | Christopher Pavlides | Fatal | 4 |
| 10 Jun 1997 | Luscombe LL-8-E | Charlottesville, Virginia, United States | Andrew E. Guthrow | No injuries | - |
| 16 Jun 1997 | Goodwin RANS S-4 | Cedar Bluff, Virginia, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |