Boeing PT-17 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 12 events recorded from 1982 to 2021.

12

All Events

6

Incidents

3

Minor

0

Serious

3

Fatal (4 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 17, 2003 Tuckasegee, NC N38998 Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was drug impairment.
Sep 07, 1991 TRANQUILITY, NJ N3721C Fatal (1) destroyed
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING TO LAND, WHICH RESULTED IN …

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING TO LAND, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. THE LACK OF ALTITUDE FOR A RECOVERY FROM THE STALL WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Jun 03, 1989 MEEKER, CO N555JW Fatal (1) destroyed THE INADVERTENT STALL-SPIN AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO EFFECT A SAFE RECOVERY. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND WIND SHEAR.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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