Taylorcraft DCO-65 Sustains Substantial Damage Near Renovo, Pa.

A vintage Taylorcraft DCO-65, registration N47123, sustained substantial damage in an accident near Renovo, Pa., on June 7, 2026. According to preliminary data from the National Transportation Safety Board, no fatalities or injuries were associated with the event.

Investigation Status

Federal investigators recorded zero casualties, though the aircraft suffered substantial structural damage. The NTSB has not yet released a public narrative or formal docket detailing the specific circumstances of the flight or the sequence of events leading to the accident.

Aircraft Background

The Taylorcraft DCO-65 is a light, two-seat, high-wing aircraft known for its fabric-covered airframe and conventional tailwheel landing gear. These aircraft are frequently operated by private pilots for recreational flying and are common in rural areas of the United States. The NTSB and FAA typically investigate such accidents to determine whether mechanical failure, weather conditions or pilot factors contributed to the outcome.