Taylorcraft BL-65 accident near Angier, North Carolina, July 4, 1983
On July 4, 1983 at about 2:58 pm local time, a Taylorcraft BL-65, registered N23626, was substantially damaged in an accident near Angier, North Carolina (Fuquay airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 4, 1983 · about 2:58 pm local time
- Place
- Angier, North Carolina · Fuquay · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Taylorcraft BL-65 · all BL-65s on the register
- Registration
- N23626 · no longer on the register · serial 1351
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE JUST OFF THE END OF THE RWY AFTER A TOUCH AND GO LANDING. GROUND WITNESSES SAW THE ACFT MAKE A TOUCH AND GO LANDING, PULL UP, AND SAW A WING DROP AS THE ACFT NOSED DOWN TO THE GROUND. THE PLT-OWNER WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT AND HAS REFUSED TO SUBMIT AN ACCIDENT REPORT.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: student
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 53 hours in all
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection
- Maximum gross weight: 1,100 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-145-B1 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 4W3 Angier NC
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 14, 2,800 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 220° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 2:48 pm from ROU, 30 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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