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

The NTSB has recorded 51 events involving the Great Lakes 2T-1A: 8 fatal, 3 serious, 4 minor injuries, and 36 incidents with no injuries.

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

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Great Lakes 2T-1A has 51 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Great Lakes 2T-1A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 51 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

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Fatal (10 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jun 14, 2021	Roanoke, TX	N503GL	Minor	substantial	Inadequate maintenance of the brake system which resulted in the caliper binding closed and the subsequent loss of directional control during the land… Inadequate maintenance of the brake system which resulted in the caliper binding closed and the subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
May 14, 2005	Sonoma, CA	N765GL	Minor	substantial	a partial loss of engine power, which resulted from the fuel servo leaking and generating an excessively rich fuel/air mixture. A factor was the owne… a partial loss of engine power, which resulted from the fuel servo leaking and generating an excessively rich fuel/air mixture. A factor was the owner's failure to comply with a service bulletin.
Oct 28, 1989	PITTSTOWN, NJ	N771VY	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING.
Aug 20, 1983	BLOOMINGTON, IL	N2XG	Minor	substantial	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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