Nanchang CJ-6 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 7 events recorded from 1996 to 2014.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2014 | Mesa, AZ | N4350D | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power during takeoff following a touch-and-go landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinati…The total loss of engine power during takeoff following a touch-and-go landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Nov 23, 2006 | Queen Creek, AZ | N8181C | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the engine's air compressor due to a seized piston, which resulted in the stoppage of the…The total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the engine's air compressor due to a seized piston, which resulted in the stoppage of the oil pump, fuel pump, and tachometer generator, in addition to the compressor. The underlying reason for the piston seizure and air compressor failure is undetermined. |
| Jan 21, 2001 | EDGEWOOD, TX | N6373S | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance with the tower guy wire while the airplane was in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the pil…the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance with the tower guy wire while the airplane was in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to update his navigation chart with the location of the tower during his preflight planning/preparation. In addition, a contributing factor was the pilot's intentional flight of the airplane at a low altitude. |
| May 30, 1999 | Ocean City, MD | N4MF | Serious (1) | — | Was the pilot leaving the magneto switch in the on position while hand rotating the propeller. |
| May 16, 1998 | PAGELAND, SC | N158T | Serious (1) | substantial |
Was the inadvertent stall of the airplane by the pilot-in-command while attempting to clear trees beneath the airplane during the descent for the forc…Was the inadvertent stall of the airplane by the pilot-in-command while attempting to clear trees beneath the airplane during the descent for the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to separation of the No.9 cylinder from the engine. |
| May 16, 1996 | SHREVEPORT, LA | N24AD | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
a loss of engine power due to failure of the pressure carburetor diaphragm which led to restricted fuel flow through the carburetor and eventual fuel …a loss of engine power due to failure of the pressure carburetor diaphragm which led to restricted fuel flow through the carburetor and eventual fuel starvation. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and tall trees which resulted in the pilot's inadvertent stall during the forced landing. |
| May 03, 1996 | MOLALLA, OR | N62160 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to adequately plan the approach, and his misjudgment of distance and speed during the landing. The wet runway was a related facto…the pilot's failure to adequately plan the approach, and his misjudgment of distance and speed during the landing. The wet runway was a related factor. |