Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a runway excursion and collision with hangars.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that the wheel landing touchdown in the tailwheel equipped airplane was normal. After applying the brakes, the airplane turned 45 degrees to the left, and departed the runway surface. It crossed the grass infield, went onto a taxiway, and the left wing struck a hangar. The airplane turned right, and the right wing struck another hangar. Both wings sustained substantial damage. There was no report of a preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR15CA056 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 7, 2014
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Everett, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Snohomish County Paine Field (PAE)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Taylorcraft BL 65
- N-number
- N27580
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1940
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.