In 1928, he was on board the first flight from Victoria to Metro Vancouver. The plane landed at Minoru Park, and a crowd was waiting there because of Taylor's appearance. Taylor stepped out of the plane and as he was walking towards the crowd, he was struck by the plane's propeller.
In 1928, he was aboard for the inaugural flight from Victoria to Metro Vancouver. The plane landed at Minoru Park, and a group had assembled there expecting Taylor's arrival. As Taylor approached the crowd, he was hit by the propeller of the aircraft.