How many accidents has the Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 had?

The NTSB has recorded 42 events involving the Great Lakes 2T-1A-2: 6 fatal, 3 serious, 3 minor injuries, and 30 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 has 42 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 42 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (7 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Feb 09, 1986	COLUMBIA, SC	N3773F	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 09, 1985	CADDO MILLS, TX	N6262L	Serious (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1985	ANGWIN, CA	N3800F	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1985	NORTH PLAINS, OR	N44SJ	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 11, 1985	GREENVILLE, AL	N477M	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 23, 1984	NAPLES, FL	N14JV	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 04, 1984	VAN NUYS, CA	N3673L	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 11, 1984	MONTAGUE, CA	N35131	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 20, 1983	BLOOMINGTON, IL	N2XG	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1983	ST. AUGUSTINE, FL	N3705F	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 12, 1983	PEMBROKE PINES, FL	N3667L	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Apr 10, 1983	SHREVEPORT, LA	N180GL	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 26, 1982	ARCATA, CA	N353GL	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1982	SCOTTS VALLEY, CA	N61861	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1982	MEXIA, TX	N5762N	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1982	TOMBALL, TX	N3793F	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 02, 1982	THOMSON, GA	N3559L	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending

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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