North American AT-6 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 68 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2002 | Albany, TX | N42BA | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. |
| May 05, 2001 | Prescott, AZ | N7421C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for an existing crosswind condition. |
| Apr 17, 2001 | Destin, FL | N1364N | Incident | substantial |
failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing with a crosswind in gusty c…failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing with a crosswind in gusty conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage when it became stuck in sand. |
| Oct 14, 2000 | RIDGEWAY, VA | N5296V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing roll. A factor in this accident was a slight bend in the runway. |
| Jul 07, 2000 | GRASS VALLEY, CA | N7475C | Minor | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a collision with terrain. |
| Aug 01, 1999 | HARLAN, IA | N98FP | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors to the accident were the crosswind, the failure of t…the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors to the accident were the crosswind, the failure of the pilot to maintain compensation for the crosswind condition on approach, and the inadvertent ground loop encountered by the pilot. |
| Apr 18, 1999 | HOLLISTER, CA | N6979C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jul 05, 1998 | LONGMONT, CO | N8399H | Incident | substantial |
The partial failure of the tail wheel steering system due to improper maintenance and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop during the landing sequen…The partial failure of the tail wheel steering system due to improper maintenance and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop during the landing sequence. Factors were the airport taxiway sign and the subsequent failure of the left main landing gear. |
| Nov 03, 1995 | RICHVALE, CA | N1049A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the attempt by the pilot to execute an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude to effect recovery before impacting terrain. |
| Aug 01, 1995 | GLENDALE, AZ | N105DG | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to follow pre-briefed instructions and failure to see and avoid the preceding aircraft awaiting takeoff…The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to follow pre-briefed instructions and failure to see and avoid the preceding aircraft awaiting takeoff. |
| Jul 28, 1995 | LONG BEACH, CA | N3173L | Incident | substantial | the failure of the left main landing gear locking mechanism to fully seat in the 'down' position due to loose attachment bolts. |
| Apr 21, 1995 | SEBASTIAN, FL | N319DR | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing following loss of engine power. |
| Feb 25, 1995 | SALEM, OR | N4269E | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT. |
| Jul 30, 1993 | MATAWAN, NJ | N6617X | Incident | substantial | THE WATER COLLECTION IN THE IGNITION HARNESS WHICH RENDERED THE LOWER CYLINDER SPARK PLUGS INOPERATIVE RESULTING IN PARTIAL POWER LOSS. |
| Jan 23, 1993 | FORT WORTH, TX | N101NZ | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND. |
| Sep 12, 1991 | RENO, NV | N29931 | Minor | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRCRAFT AND THE GROUND WHILE MANEUVERING AROUND A PYLON, WHICH RESULTED IN A L…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRCRAFT AND THE GROUND WHILE MANEUVERING AROUND A PYLON, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING LANDING. |
| Sep 02, 1991 | HAYWARD, CA | N3660V | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE CORRECTING AN UNWANTED DEVIATION. |
| Jul 01, 1990 | BUFFALO, NY | N44ZZ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOTS USE OF AN OVER THE COUNTER ANTIHISTAMINE. |
| Mar 28, 1990 | GRAND JUNCTION, CO | N426DB | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT A SWERVE DURING LANDING ROLL. |
| Oct 02, 1989 | ALBEMARLE, NC | N350HT | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. |
| Jun 17, 1989 | EARLE, AR | N3931S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN HIS FLYING ABILITY, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITU…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN HIS FLYING ABILITY, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE. THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND AIRPEED WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. |
| Feb 23, 1989 | COMPTON, CA | N6972C | Minor | substantial | FATIGUE CRACKS THAT EXISTED IN AN ENGINE CYLINDER. |
| May 03, 1988 | EDEN PRAIRIE, MN | N29935 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 22, 1987 | PANAMA CITY, FL | N3771M | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1987 | COLORADO SPRING, CO | N7058C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |