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
Mar 15, 2019	San Diego, CA	N101GL	Incident	substantial	The fracture of the aileron hinge strap due to fatigue crack propagation, which resulted in substantial damage to a wing rib aft of the spar at the ou… The fracture of the aileron hinge strap due to fatigue crack propagation, which resulted in substantial damage to a wing rib aft of the spar at the outboard aileron cutout. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspection.
Aug 25, 2013	Iowa City, IA	N5761Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.
Sep 08, 2012	Monroe, WA	N3702F	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies tha… A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Oct 13, 2011	San Diego, CA	N502GL	Incident	substantial	The pilot's excessive brake application during landing.
Feb 26, 2011	Kingsville, TX	N6196L	Incident	substantial	A pre-existing crack in the front spar of the right horizontal stabilizer near a riveted fitting, causing it to fail and separate from the airplane in… A pre-existing crack in the front spar of the right horizontal stabilizer near a riveted fitting, causing it to fail and separate from the airplane in flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel comply with existing service bulletins and to detect and repair the damaged spar.
May 31, 2010	Chandler, AZ	N6075L	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the landing roll, which resulted in … The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jun 07, 2009	Hamilton, TX	N3812F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on short final.
Mar 02, 2008	Tucson, AZ	N22TE	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
Nov 13, 2004	San Diego, CA	N502GL	Incident	substantial	the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Sep 15, 2003	Seymour, TN	N22TE	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during the final approach to land which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree.
Jul 17, 2003	Newman Lake, WA	N16GL	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while on final approach for landing. Trees and inadequate visual lookout were factors.
Feb 09, 2002	SAN DIEGO, CA	N502GL	Incident	substantial	The pilot failed to maintain directional control after encountering a gust of wind during the landing roll. Factors were the unexpected wind gusts an… The pilot failed to maintain directional control after encountering a gust of wind during the landing roll. Factors were the unexpected wind gusts and the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.
May 17, 1998	TOWER, MN	N3803F	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane's fuel system, and fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power, due to an inadequate su… the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane's fuel system, and fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
Mar 25, 1998	PIERSON, FL	N3751F	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to note the windsock before touchdown which resulted in a downwind landing, and the pilot's improper elevator control. Factors we… the pilot's failure to note the windsock before touchdown which resulted in a downwind landing, and the pilot's improper elevator control. Factors were the tailwind and the pilot's complacency.
Oct 26, 1995	CHANDLER, AZ	N3808F	Incident	substantial	the improper installation of an intake manifold tube assembly during engine overhaul which permitted leakage into the induction system resulting in de… the improper installation of an intake manifold tube assembly during engine overhaul which permitted leakage into the induction system resulting in detonation and piston failure in the associated cylinder.
Sep 04, 1995	BOULDER, CO	N5761G	Incident	substantial	FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING ROLL.
Oct 10, 1994	MT. HOREB, WI	N933EB	Incident	substantial	the pilot's excessive braking while taxiing from landing.
Jun 05, 1994	LAWRENCEVILLE, GA	N849K	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE WET RUNWAY AND THE PILOT'S… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE WET RUNWAY AND THE PILOT'S INATTENTIVENESS DUE TO FATIGUE.
Apr 29, 1989	RAMONA, CA	N6220L	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT DID NOT MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND COLLIDED WITH THIS CESSNA THAT WAS PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA.
Jun 26, 1987	BAYTOWN, TX	N3564L	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1987	LAGO VISTA, TX	N874K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 17, 1987	TUCSON, AZ	N5762G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 28, 1987	ST.AUGUSTINE, FL	N3707F	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 18, 1986	TILLAMOOK, OR	N3565L	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 09, 1986	COLUMBIA, SC	N3773F	Incident	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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