Summary
On November 24, 2021, a Taylorcraft BL-65 (N29508) was involved in an accident near New Cuyama, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s decision to intentionally crash the airplane.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA049. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N29508.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR22LA049
Location
New Cuyama, CA
Event ID
20211127104325
Coordinates
34.814000, -119.959100
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to intentionally crash the airplane.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1940
Model / ICAO
BL-65
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
BL-65
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
JACOB TREVOR
Address
PO BOX 1767
City
MAMMOTH LAKES
State / Zip Code
CA 93546-1767
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR22LA049